On Hovhannes Chekidjian’s 90th birth anniversary, Acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message which reads, in part:
“Honorable Mr. Chekidjian,
Dear Maestro,
I cordially congratulate you on your 90th birth anniversary. Great is your contribution to Armenian music and especially the art of conducting.
With your original artistic style and individual image, you have long been the ambassador of modern Armenian culture in the world. Your name has become a symbol of repatriation and dedication to Homeland.
Armenia’s National Hero, Great Armenian,
Dear Maestro,
I am glad that today you continue to work with the same full effort. I congratulate you once again and wish you all the best.”