15/04/2015 14:33
Serzh Sargsyan congratulates Armenian Yezidis on national new year
President Serzh Sargsyan has congratulated the Yezidi community of Armenia on their national New Year, Melek Taus.
His address is provided below:
“Dear representatives of the Yazidi community of Armenia,
“I cordially congratulate you on New Year – Melek Taus. The Armenian and Yazidi peoples’ sincere friendship has passed through a joint struggle against a long period of time and general calamities and has been strengthened with peaceful and creative work and shared achievements.
“The last year was difficult for numerous Yazidis living in the Middle East, and they still continue to experience hardships. Be confident that we are standing beside you in this difficult situation and you can expect our support in the future.
“Melek Taus brings with it new hopes and dreams, thus I wish our region to be peaceful and safe in the new year and the severe hardships to remain in the past.
“Happy New Year and all the best to you, dear Yazidi compatriots.”