08/07/2014 21:27
Serzh Sargsyan meets members of Armenian community in Argentina
During his official visit to Argentina, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with members of the Armenian community Monday evening, according to the presidential press service.
By a presidential decree, several figures of the Armenian community of Argentina were awarded medals for their public and charitable activities and significant contribution to the preservation of the Armenian identity.
At the meeting, the Armenian president handed the state awards of Armenia to the recipients, congratulated them, and wished them success.
The Armenian community representatives for their part presented a cultural program specially prepared for Serzh Sargsyan’s visit.
The president thanked the community. Noting that a memorable event – the foundation of the Armenian Genocide Museum will take place in Buenos Aires on July 8, he presented the Armenian community with a work by the famous French Armenian painter Jansem (Hovhannes Semerdjian). The painting will become the first exhibit of the Armenian Genocide Museum in Buenos Aires.