The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Armenia participates in a number of events on the occasion of the Independence Day of the First Republic of Armenia

On May 28, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Armenia took part in a number of events organized by the Republic of Armenia on the occasion of the 104th anniversary of the founding of the First Republic of Armenia, starting from participating in the official ceremony of laying roses at the Sardarapat Memorial complex․ The ceremony was attended by the President of RA Mr. Vahagn Khachatryan, the Prime Minister of RA Mr. Nikol Pashinyan, the NA President Mr. Alen Simonyan, a group of ministers, public officials, as well as ambassadors and heads of diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Republic of Armenia.

On the same day, Dr. Suhailan Mundher al-Joubouri, Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Armenia, took part in a celebration on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the founding of Khoranashat Monastery, organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia. During the celebration the Gospel of Khoranashat and the Holy Cross were taken from the Matenadaran in Yerevan to Khoranashat Monastery, which is located in the village of Chinari of Tavush province. It is worth mentioning that during the ceremony, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Armenia met the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of RA, Mr. Vahram Dumanyan. The latter praised the presence of the embassy of the Republic of Iraq at the ceremony. On the same day, another meeting was held between Chargé d’Affaires and the Governor of Tavush province, Mr. Hayk Ghalumyan and other public officials.

The embassy also took part in the “Amateur Road Cycling Tournament” organized by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports under the auspices of the RA Prime Minister Mr. Nikol Pashinyan. The event was attended by ambassadors and heads of diplomatic and consular missions accredited to the Republic of Armenia.

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Yerevan congratulates the Government of the Republic of Armenia and the friendly Armenian people on this happy occasion.