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Passengers of Beirut-Yerevan flight singing Armenia's anthem when landing
July 06, 2013 | 13:53
YEREVAN. - Armenia's Minister Hranush Hakobyan received Lebanese
delegation which arrived in Yerevan on the occasion of the launch of
Beirut-Yerevan-Beirut flights.
The Minister noted importance of a direct communication link between
the states.
`We must take into account that due to regional problems such a
decision of Middle East Airlines was necessary for our compatriots
residing in Lebanon and Syria. The flight will help develop economies,
in particular tourism ties between the states,' she said.
Middle East Airlines Chairman Mohammed El-Hout welcomed the
participants, saying Lebanon's government permitted the company to
operate flights in 12 directions, including to Armenia.
`It is a great responsibility, and we have to work so that everyone
was happy. This flight will help passengers who are coming to Armenia
with difficulties. All the passengers on the first flight were
Armenian. They were singing Armenia's anthem when landing. This
exceeded my expectations,' he said.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: A. Papazian
July 06, 2013 | 13:53
YEREVAN. - Armenia's Minister Hranush Hakobyan received Lebanese
delegation which arrived in Yerevan on the occasion of the launch of
Beirut-Yerevan-Beirut flights.
The Minister noted importance of a direct communication link between
the states.
`We must take into account that due to regional problems such a
decision of Middle East Airlines was necessary for our compatriots
residing in Lebanon and Syria. The flight will help develop economies,
in particular tourism ties between the states,' she said.
Middle East Airlines Chairman Mohammed El-Hout welcomed the
participants, saying Lebanon's government permitted the company to
operate flights in 12 directions, including to Armenia.
`It is a great responsibility, and we have to work so that everyone
was happy. This flight will help passengers who are coming to Armenia
with difficulties. All the passengers on the first flight were
Armenian. They were singing Armenia's anthem when landing. This
exceeded my expectations,' he said.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
From: A. Papazian