PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN RECEIVED THE CREW OF ARMENIA SAIL BOAT

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25.12.2009 11:27

President Serzh Sargsyan received the crew of Armenia sail boat,
who concluding successfully the first leg of their world voyage,
have returned to Armenia.

Welcoming the crew of the first Armenian sail boat, which has
undertaken a world voyage, the President of Armenia said, "You have
accomplished huge work sailing through the oceans and seas for months
under the colors of Armenia, Artsakh, and Armenian Apostolic Church
and visiting Armenian communities abroad.

Though a land-locked country, our nation has many sons who are able
to subdue the seas and oceans to their will. We have always been like
that. Our nation has great sons and daughters, who having never been
to Armenia created invaluable historical, geographical, and Armenia
related works; those who having never seen Mountain Ararat were able
to paint it magnificently on the canvas, and our sons born in the
mountains were able to achieve the highest naval rank of the admiral
and navy commanders. We are destined to.

And you, through this months long work of yours, and it is a hard work
indeed, or service, have been able to prove that we can do that too. I
am very grateful. Certainly, I understand how difficult it must be
to tame the elements and at the same time to create, to write which
is not less important. Once again, I express my gratitude, and let
2010 be the year of our even more impressive success."

The crew of Armenia boat handed to the President of Armenia the
tricolor that was waving on the boat during the voyage.

The head of Mesrop Mashtots expedition Zori Balayan and captain of
Armenia Samvel Karapetian told President Sargsyan about the journey
and warm reception they received from the Armenian communities abroad.

They also told the President of Armenia about the captivating episodes
of their voyage, rich with storms and unexpected events.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress