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ARMENIA INDEPENDENCE DAY STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE JIM KARYGIANNIS
Canadian Government News
September 19, 2013 Thursday
Ottawa
Office of the MP Jim karygiannis, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
Armenia Independence Day Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis,
Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to
members of the Canadian Armenian community on the occasion of Armenia
Independence Day.
In Armenia, Independence Day is an official holiday that commemorates
the establishment of the Republic of Armenia on September 21, 1991,
after seventy years of Soviet rule.
In 1936, Armenia became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union
known as the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic and remained so until
the dissolution of the Soviet Union, in the early 1990s. In September
1991, Armenians went to the polls and over 99 percent of voters
approved the republic's commitment to independence. On September
21st, immediately following the referendum, Armenia declared full
independence and became the Republic of Armenia.
Armenians mark Independence Day with festivals that feature the
Armenian national anthem, time-honoured songs and music and dancers
in national costumes celebrating the local traditions of Armenia.
As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with
the Armenian Diaspora in Canada on issues important to the community -
most notably, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. In 2004, the
Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Two
years later, the Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the
Government of Canada. I continue to work with the community with
respect to the importance of Canada establishing an Embassy in Yerevan.
In 2012, I visited Armenia and discussed issues of concern with
government officials. I also traveled to Nagorno-Karabakh, where
I led a Canadian delegation of International Election Observers to
observe the Presidential Election in Artsakh.
Canada has attracted, and continues to attract, people from all over
the world to her shores. We will continue to work together to build
our nation and enhance our international reputation.
For further information please visit: http://karygiannismp.com
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Canadian Government News
September 19, 2013 Thursday
Ottawa
Office of the MP Jim karygiannis, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
Armenia Independence Day Statement by the Honourable Jim Karygiannis,
Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to
members of the Canadian Armenian community on the occasion of Armenia
Independence Day.
In Armenia, Independence Day is an official holiday that commemorates
the establishment of the Republic of Armenia on September 21, 1991,
after seventy years of Soviet rule.
In 1936, Armenia became a constituent republic of the Soviet Union
known as the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic and remained so until
the dissolution of the Soviet Union, in the early 1990s. In September
1991, Armenians went to the polls and over 99 percent of voters
approved the republic's commitment to independence. On September
21st, immediately following the referendum, Armenia declared full
independence and became the Republic of Armenia.
Armenians mark Independence Day with festivals that feature the
Armenian national anthem, time-honoured songs and music and dancers
in national costumes celebrating the local traditions of Armenia.
As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with
the Armenian Diaspora in Canada on issues important to the community -
most notably, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. In 2004, the
Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Two
years later, the Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the
Government of Canada. I continue to work with the community with
respect to the importance of Canada establishing an Embassy in Yerevan.
In 2012, I visited Armenia and discussed issues of concern with
government officials. I also traveled to Nagorno-Karabakh, where
I led a Canadian delegation of International Election Observers to
observe the Presidential Election in Artsakh.
Canada has attracted, and continues to attract, people from all over
the world to her shores. We will continue to work together to build
our nation and enhance our international reputation.
For further information please visit: http://karygiannismp.com
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress