Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent condolences on the passing of Istanbul-based Armenian photographer Ara Güler. The message runs as follows: “I was deeply grieved to learn that Ara Güler, the great Istanbul-born Armenian photographer passed away at his 90th year of life. For many decades, his perspicacious eye captured and recorded images that raised the world of photographic art to a new level. I express my condolences to Great Artist’s family, close...
Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed condolences in connection with the tragic incident in Kerch. The condolence message reads, in part, “I learned with deep sorrow about the tragic event in Kerch. We strongly condemn this act of violence. On behalf of the people of Armenia and on my own behalf, I offer deep condolences to victims’ relatives and friends, and wish the injured a speedy recovery.”
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence cable on the passing of world-renowned opera singer Montserrat Caballé. The message reads, in part: “With deep sorrow, I learned the painful news of the passing of world-famous and unrivalled opera singer Montserrat Caballé. Invaluable is her contribution to the world of singing art. She symbolized the best soprano and the best human as the embodiment of those artistic virtues as are called to make life kinder,...
“Dear Compatriots, I was deeply saddened by the news of Charles Aznavour’s passing: one of the greatest sons of the Armenian people left us in the 94th year of his life. It is difficult to believe that the man has died who symbolized an entire epoch, who made history and generated immense love and served his own people – his two nations – just because Charles Aznavour used to say: I am 100% French and 100% Armenian. He fascinated, warmed up, and inspired...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence message to President of Indonesia Joko Widodo over the devastating earthquake and tsunami that claimed numerous human lives. The message reads, in part: “I express my deepest condolences to you and to the friendly people of Indonesia over the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck the town of Palu on the island of Sulawesi, leaving hundreds dead, wounded and causing great devastation. Sharing in the grief of the...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a condolence cable to President Hassan Rouhani of the Islamic Republic of Iran over the tragic consequences of a terrorist attack in Ahvaz. The message reads, in part: “I was deeply grieved to learn about the terrorist attack in Ahvaz, which claimed several casualties and injuries. What happened in Ahvaz is yet another evidence of our firm belief that combined efforts need to be exerted in countering this global evil. Strongly...
