On October 30, a reception dedicated to the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was held at the Meridian International Center. The event was attended by high-ranking US officials, ambassadors accredited to the United States, representatives of the diplomatic and military-diplomatic corps, representatives of the American business community, honorary consuls of the Republic of Armenia, and representatives of the Armenian community.
In his speech, Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan congratulated those present on the anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia, emphasizing the historical value of independence. The Ambassador presented the original ballot of the 1991 independence referendum as a symbol of the people’s united will to have an independent state.
Referring to recent regional developments, the Ambassador emphasized the historical significance of the peace agreement signed at the White House on August 8, under the mediation of President Donald Trump. Narek Mkrtchyan thanked his colleagues in the US administration for their consistent support for Armenia, emphasizing the importance of further deepening relations between the two countries based on peace, democracy, and mutual respect.
Dr. Jonathan Askonas, US State Department Policy Planning Staff member, spoke at the event. J. Askonas congratulated those present on the anniversary of independence and reaffirmed the US’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation.
The cultural part of the event featured the mono-operas “Reflections” and “Dialogue” by Armenian composer Shushan Sargsyan.
Vahagn Hayrapetyan, pianist, composer, founder and leader of the avant-garde jazz-rock band “Cats”, performed a jazz performance.
Embassy of Armenia to the United States
