Armenian cross-stone officially opens in Italian city
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May 12, 2012 | 14:52
YEREVAN. – Armenia’s Ambassador to Italy, Ruben Karapetyan, visited
the City of Pavia on Wednesday to attend the official opening of an
Armenian cross-stone, at the city’s 14th Century Castello Visconteo
Castle, to mark the Victory Day against fascism during the Great
Patriotic War in World War II, and 20th anniversaries of the
liberation of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic’s (NKR) City of Shushi and
formation of the NKR Defense Army.
The event brought together Pavia’s municipal authorities, public
representatives, and members from the Italian-Armenian community.
Pavia’s Mayor Alessandro Cattaneo and Ambassador Karapetyan delivered
opening remarks.
The Mayor reflected on the Armenian people’s exceptional history and
culture, and noted: `Pavia became enriched by the erecting of the
Armenian cross-stone.’
In his turn, Armenia’s ambassador stated that this cross-stone, which
is placed at the aforesaid Castle’s entrance, `has found its worthy
place, and it will further sanctify this historic site.’
The cross-stone is a gift to Pavia from the Municipality of its sister
Armenian city, Gyumri.
From: Baghdasarian
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