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...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence message on the passing of historian Anahide Ter Minassian. “I was deeply saddened by the news of the demise of renowned Armenian historian Anahide Ter Minassian. Born far from the Homeland to a family that had survived the Armenian Genocide, Ms. Ter Minassian dedicated all her work to Armenia and Armenia’s history. Anahide Ter Minassian was one of the most competent scientists who explored the history of the First...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a condolence cable to the family of Louise Manoogian Simone. The message reads, in part: “I was deeply grieved to learn about the passing of Armenian philanthropist, famous national figure Louise Manoogian Simone. Her demise is a great loss for our people to whom she served devotedly and with great sense of responsibility. Invaluable is Louise Simone’s contribution to the preservation of the Armenian identity, the development of...
I was deeply grieved to learn about the terrorist attack in Pulwama district of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which killed dozens of people. Condemning this appalling act of terrorism, we are convinced that the perpetrators will get the deserved punishment as a result of the measures taken by your government. I wish the victims’ relatives and friends fortitude and endurance, and the wounded - a speedy recovery. Armenia and the Armenian people stand by friendly India at this...
