Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence cable to President Hassan Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the flood that caused dozens of casualties. The Prime Minister stated, in part: “I was deeply shocked by the news of a severe flooding in friendly Iran which claimed the lives of dozens of people. On behalf of the Armenian people and on my own behalf, I express sincere condolences to you and the friendly people of Iran. Please convey words of sympathy and...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a message of condolence to Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi following the tragic incident in Mosul. “I was deeply grieved to learn of the tragic incident in Mosul which claimed about a hundred human lives. At this difficult moment, we express our solidarity with you and the friendly people of Iraq. I offer my condolences to the victims’ families, wishing them patience and fortitude, and the injured – a speedy...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence cable to New Zealand’s Premier Jacinda Ardern following the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch. The message reads, in part: “Dear Madam Prime Minister, I was deeply grieved to learn about the terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, which caused the death of innocent people. Strongly condemning terrorism in all its manifestations, I express my sincere condolences and sympathy to you, to the...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence cable to President Sahle-Work Zewde of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia on the plane crash in Addis Ababa. The message reads, in part: “I was deeply grieved to learn about the plane crash on March 10 in Addis Ababa, which claimed the lives of more than a hundred internationals and crew members. I express my deepest sympathy and support to the victims’ families and relatives, wishing them fortitude, strength and patience to...
I was deeply grieved to learn about the demise of Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople Mesrop Archbishop Mutafyan. As a church leader, he made an invaluable contribution to the revival of national-spiritual life in Turkey and the consolidation of the Armenian Church and the Armenian community. Mesrop Archbishop Mutafyan enjoyed high reputation for his activities and will remain in our memory as a spiritual leader devoted to his mission. I express my deepest condolences to Patriarch...
With deep sorrow, I learned about the demise of the Armenian people’s great friend, Russian writer, documentary filmmaker and film critic Kim Bakshi. Thanks to his research work aimed at popularizing Armenia’s medieval culture and history, exploring various manuscripts worldwide, Kim Bakshi had earned the sincere respect and love of the Armenian nation. He went a long way toward raising awareness of Armenian culture around the world. His contribution to the development and...
