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TIGRAN SARGSYAN: VOYAGE OF "ARMENIA" SAILING VESSEL EXPANDS GEOGRAPHY OF ARMENIAN WORLD
ARMENPRESS
August 24, 2011
YEREVAN
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today the crew of
"Armenia" sailing vessel, headed by leader of the expedition Zori
Balayan.
Governmental press service told Armenpress that hosting the guests
in the government building, the Prime Minister congratulated the crew
on successful accomplishment of the voyage.
The Prime Minister noted that he has followed all the rounds of the
navigation. "We are happy that what we planned has been brought to
life: we have had many meetings with representatives of Armenian
Diaspora, visited Armenian historical cultural centers in many
countries. According to the Prime Minister, the crew of "Armenia"
vessel has expanded the geography of the Armenian world with its
voyage, revealing forgotten new corners, where Armenian life and
spirit had been present for many centuries.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the participants of the voyage
will sum up the results of their voyage by documentary materials. Zori
Balayan told Tigran Sargsyan about the navigation process, the
difficulties they confronted, and achievements. According to him,
the voyage was very important especially in regard to preservation
of Armenian identity in Diaspora, calculation of Armenian cultural
merits throughout the world.
"Armenia" sailing vessel started its round-the-world voyage May 28,
2009, from Valence, Spain. The vessel has crossed 23 countries,
42 thousand miles, which is almost 82 thousand km.
ARMENPRESS
August 24, 2011
YEREVAN
Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today the crew of
"Armenia" sailing vessel, headed by leader of the expedition Zori
Balayan.
Governmental press service told Armenpress that hosting the guests
in the government building, the Prime Minister congratulated the crew
on successful accomplishment of the voyage.
The Prime Minister noted that he has followed all the rounds of the
navigation. "We are happy that what we planned has been brought to
life: we have had many meetings with representatives of Armenian
Diaspora, visited Armenian historical cultural centers in many
countries. According to the Prime Minister, the crew of "Armenia"
vessel has expanded the geography of the Armenian world with its
voyage, revealing forgotten new corners, where Armenian life and
spirit had been present for many centuries.
The Prime Minister expressed hope that the participants of the voyage
will sum up the results of their voyage by documentary materials. Zori
Balayan told Tigran Sargsyan about the navigation process, the
difficulties they confronted, and achievements. According to him,
the voyage was very important especially in regard to preservation
of Armenian identity in Diaspora, calculation of Armenian cultural
merits throughout the world.
"Armenia" sailing vessel started its round-the-world voyage May 28,
2009, from Valence, Spain. The vessel has crossed 23 countries,
42 thousand miles, which is almost 82 thousand km.