ARMENIA’S HONORARY CONSULATE OPENS IN DEIR AL-ZOUR
Armradio.am
12.02.2010 12:35
On February 11 the delegation headed by Armenian Deputy Foreign
Minister Arman Kirakosyan arrived in Deir al-Zour. The delegation
was hosted by Deir al-Zour Governor Husain Arnus and Head of the
Baath Party regional office in Deir al-Zour. During the conversation
the parties attached importance to the opening of Armenia’s Honorary
Consulate in Deir al-Zour and expressed hope that it would serve as
a bridge between the Republic of Armenia and the Province of Deir
al-Zour. Arman Kirakosyan expressed gratitude to the authorities of
Deir al-Zour for the warm attitude towards the Armenian community.
The same day the ceremony of opening of the Armenian Honorary Consulate
took place in Deir al-Zour. Opening speeches were made by Armenian
Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Krakosyan, Armenia’s Ambassador to
Syria Arshak Poladyan and Deir al-Zour Governor Husain Arnus.
The ceremony was attended by foreign Ambassadors, Consuls accredited
in Syria, journalists, public and political figures, culture workers,
representatives of the Armenian community of Syria. Armenia’s Honorary
Consul Suren Vardanyan made a speech during the reception that followed
the opening ceremony.