On the margins of his working visit to Lebanon, Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan called at the Armenian Embassy in Lebanon to meet with representatives of traditional Armenian political parties - the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Dashnaktsutyun (ARFD), the Social Democratic Hnchakyan Party (SDHP) and the Liberal Democratic Ramkavar Azatakan Party (LDRAP) that were led by ARFD Lebanon Central Committee Chairman Hakob Bagratuni, Head of SDHP regional administration of Lebanon Sepuh Kalpakyan and Head of LDRAP regional administration of Lebanon Avetis Dakessyan.

Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the meeting held with the traditional Armenian parties of Lebanon from the perspective of Armenia’s progress, strengthening of Armenia-Diaspora-Artsakh relationships and promoting the Pan-Armenian agenda. He assured of his special attitude toward the Lebanese Armenians and youth, thanking them for support and active position during the velvet revolution.

The representatives of traditional Armenian parties stressed the importance of Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Lebanon, noting that it will help strengthen relations between the two countries and peoples. They welcomed the ongoing changes in Armenia in the wake of the velvet revolution and conveyed to Nikol Pashinyan Lebanese Armenians’ readiness to assist his government in the implementation of all programs aimed at the empowerment of Artsakh and Armenia, as well as at deepening Armenian-Lebanese multifaceted ties.

The meeting next focused on the political processes underway in Armenia, the current situation and the upcoming events. The parties stressed the need to maintain the spirit of national unity and solidarity. They noted the importance of continued dialogue between political forces in Armenia for the sake of general progress. They expressed support for Nikol Pashinyan and the Armenian government in the implementation of the concept of development of the New Armenia.

The Acting Prime Minister hosted the chief editors of Azdak, Ararat Armenian newspapers, and the directors of Sevan and Voice of Van radio stations at his residence in Beirut.