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    ARMENIA GIFTS STAINED-GLASS WINDOW TO PACE

    http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/10/02/armenia-gifts-stained-glass-window-to-pace/
    18:33 02.10.2013

    The Armenian Presidency of the Council of Europe gifted a stained-glass
    window called "The Power of Unity" to PACE, which will embellish
    the upper facade of the Assembly Chamber. The official ceremony in
    Strasbourg was attended by Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan.

    President Sargsyan thanked talented artist Arev Petrosyan for the
    impressive work. Also, he expressed gratitude to all those, who made
    the installation of the stained-glass window possible.

    "About 13 years ago - on January 25, 2001 - Armenia became a full
    member of the Council of Europe, thus joining the large European
    family. This shrine of democracy became home to us, Armenians, as
    for the rest of 800 mln Europeans," the President said.

    "In 2001 Armenia was 10 years-old, today it's 22. "Growing up" in
    this family for over twenty years, Armenia has created solid bases
    and tools for democracy, protection of human rights and rule of law,"
    President Sargsyan added.

    "Please, accept this stained-glass window as a modest contribution
    to the construction of our common house. Peoples represented in the
    Council of Europe are different with their history and past, but united
    around common universal values. They have created these values, paving
    the way for a common future. This work symbolizes our common strength
    in its unity and harmonious diversity," the Armenian President said.

    In the foyer of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
    Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Parliamentary
    Assembly of the council of Europe, Jean-Claude Mignon, CoE
    Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland and Human Rights Commissioner
    Nils Muižnieks watched Arev Petrosyan's trilogy titled "Love,"
    "Freedom" and "Consciousness" also symbolizing the power of unity. The
    pictures were gifted to Jean-Claude Mignon, Thorbjørn Jagland and
    Nils Muižnieks.

    Upon the conclusion of the visit, President Serzh Sargsyan attended the
    ceremony of signing of the Protocol 16 to the European Convention on
    Human Rights. Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian signed the protocol
    on behalf of Armenia.

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