My visit is aimed at further strengthening the relations between Armenia and Lebanon. Michelle Au

The official welcoming ceremony of the President of the Republic of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, who arrived in the Republic of Armenia on an official visit, was held at the residence of the President of the Republic, which was followed by the meeting of the Presidents of Armenia and Lebanon with a small group.

“We are deeply interested in deepening our relations with Lebanon in all areas. I fondly remember my visit to Lebanon back in 2012, which was a good impetus for the development of our relations. I am sure that your visit will open a new page in our relations. Our interstate relations have a history of only 25 years, but the friendship between our peoples is counted for centuries. Of course, the Armenian community plays a very important role in strengthening the friendship between our two peoples. We are deeply grateful to the Lebanese people and authorities for the care shown to our compatriots for attitude. They became full Lebanese citizens over time, keeping their national identity. And, of course, we are grateful to the Lebanese authorities, including the parliament, for recognizing the fact of the Armenian Genocide. This is a very important investment,” said the RA President.

President Michel Aoun noted that there are representatives of the Lebanese Armenian community in his delegation: the Minister of Tourism, as well as the head of the Dashnaktsutyun Party. He noted that the Armenian community made a great contribution to the development and prosperity of Lebanon. They work quite seriously in all spheres of their activity, in responsible circles.

“We ourselves rely heavily on them in all areas. We are a broad society, and the Armenian community has managed to preserve its culture and identity in Lebanon. Of course, we value and are proud of that pluralism and cultural diversity, because we are able to take full advantage of them and develop Lebanon,” he said.

The President of Lebanon noted that his visit is aimed at further strengthening the relations between Armenia and Lebanon.

“We hope that the relations between Armenia and Lebanon will expand and deepen much more. There are many areas in which we can work, and it will be for the benefit of our two countries,” added Michel Aoun.