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LESS ARMENIAN OFFICIALS ATTEND US INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENT THIS YEAR
12:25 ~U 03.07.13
The traditional Independence Day celebration, held annually by the
US Embassy in Yerevan, saw fewer Armenian officials, activists and
public figures this year.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and President of the National Assembly
Hovik Abrahamyan did not attend the Tuesday reception ceremony devoted
to the 237th anniversary of US Independence, Tert.am has learned
from the Embassy's press office. Instead, other cabinet members and
lawmakers from the ruling Republican Party of Armenia participated
in the event together with Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan and First
Lady Rita Sargsyan.
As for Prosperous Armenia party (PAP, which was formerly in the
governing coalition), only its leader, Gagik Tsarukyan, and secretary
of its parliamentary faction, Naira Zohrabyan, were in attendance.
Former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan (who now represents the PAP
faction in parliament) was not present either, though he was reported
to be in Armenia.
The event was also attended by members of the parliamentary opposition
and extra-parliamentary parties.
According to a press release by the Embassy, Ambassador John Heffern
and FM Edward Nalbandian expressed high esteem of the US-Armenian
relations in their speeches.
The ambassador considered the maintenance of strong bilateral ties
a major development for this year. He particularly stressed the
importance of deepening economic relations, increasing the volumes
of investments and improving the business environment.
The diplomat welcomed the different organizations, individuals and
groups collaborating with the embassy, encouraging them to continue
the joint efforts.
The participants enjoyed country music by the Imagine Band group,
and country dance performances by the choreographic ensemble Nane.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: Baghdasarian
12:25 ~U 03.07.13
The traditional Independence Day celebration, held annually by the
US Embassy in Yerevan, saw fewer Armenian officials, activists and
public figures this year.
Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and President of the National Assembly
Hovik Abrahamyan did not attend the Tuesday reception ceremony devoted
to the 237th anniversary of US Independence, Tert.am has learned
from the Embassy's press office. Instead, other cabinet members and
lawmakers from the ruling Republican Party of Armenia participated
in the event together with Yerevan Mayor Taron Margaryan and First
Lady Rita Sargsyan.
As for Prosperous Armenia party (PAP, which was formerly in the
governing coalition), only its leader, Gagik Tsarukyan, and secretary
of its parliamentary faction, Naira Zohrabyan, were in attendance.
Former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan (who now represents the PAP
faction in parliament) was not present either, though he was reported
to be in Armenia.
The event was also attended by members of the parliamentary opposition
and extra-parliamentary parties.
According to a press release by the Embassy, Ambassador John Heffern
and FM Edward Nalbandian expressed high esteem of the US-Armenian
relations in their speeches.
The ambassador considered the maintenance of strong bilateral ties
a major development for this year. He particularly stressed the
importance of deepening economic relations, increasing the volumes
of investments and improving the business environment.
The diplomat welcomed the different organizations, individuals and
groups collaborating with the embassy, encouraging them to continue
the joint efforts.
The participants enjoyed country music by the Imagine Band group,
and country dance performances by the choreographic ensemble Nane.
Armenian News - Tert.am
From: Baghdasarian