ARF Delegation Visits Southern Lebanon After Cease-Fire

18.08.2006 16:18

YEREVAN (YERKIR) – A delegation of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation
Lebanon Central Committee visited southern Lebanon Tuesday to assess the damage
following the 30-day old Israeli attack on the country, Beirut based Aztag
Armenian Daily reported.

Accompanying the delegation were members of parliament Hagop Pakradouni and
Sebouh Hovnanian, who was a former Lebanese minister, as well as members of
the local Armenian media.

The delegation was greeted by the local leadership who led a tour of the
devastated areas.

Also touring the region was Lebanese minister Mohamad Fenaysh, who joined
the delegation in assessing the devastating conditions. Local leaders expressed
their gratitude to the Lebanese-Armenian community–especially the ARF–for
its efforts in assisting the refugees displaced from the attacks. The
Armenian community also was praised by leaders.

Following a press conference with the Armenian, Lebanese and international
media representatives, the delegation continued to meet with the displaced who
were returning to their homes following the cease-fire.