FRENCH PRESIDENT AWARDS NANI OSKANIAN FOR HER INPUT IN HELPING VULNERABLE CHILDREN

ARMENPRESS
Mar 22 2007

YEREVAN, MARCH 22, ARMENPRESS: French president Jacques Chirac awarded
Nani Oskanian, the spouse of Armenian foreign minister Vartan Oskanian,
a French medal in appreciation of her contribution to helping disabled
children and children from vulnerable families to get proper education.

Mrs. Oskanian began a set of charity projects designed for children
in 1992 through the Association of Diplomats Wives she established.

Speaking to reporters in Yerevan Mrs. Oskanian said she is grateful
to former French ambassador in Armenia, Henry Cuny, who presented
her for the award.

"This is not only an encouraging award, but it also obliges me to
continue my projects with the same vigor,’ she said.