An official reception and concert evening dedicated to the 34th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Armenia was organized in New Delhi by the Embassy of Armenia.
The event was attended by the Sibi George, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India, as the Chief Guest.
In his remarks, Ambassador of Armenia Vahagn Afyan emphasized the active political dialogue of recent years and the expanding cooperation in mutually beneficial fields, built upon the centuries-old cultural ties between Armenia and India, the Armenian Embassy in India said in a press release.
The Ambassador also noted that for Armenia, friendly India is a reliable partner with whom there is a desire to establish relations on an even higher level. He expressed confidence that through ongoing contacts and the application of effective mechanisms, bilateral cooperation will acquire a stronger and more forward-looking character.
Referring to the Washington agreements of August, the Ambassador underlined the importance of peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan on the basis of the principles of territorial integrity, sovereignty, jurisdiction, and reciprocity. It was mentioned that the implementation of the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity” (TRIPP) project, stemming from the Armenian Government’s “Crossroads of Peace” initiative, will create new logistical opportunities not only for Armenia’s immediate neighbors, but also for the countries of the South Asian region - especially India.
India’s newly appointed Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, in turn, spoke about the deep historical and friendly ties between the two countries and the steps being taken to strengthen continuous partnership. These issues were also discussed during his private conversation with the Armenian Ambassador.
“At the reception - organized by the Embassy of Armenia for the second consecutive year - the dance ensembles “Hay Astgher” (Armenian Stars) and “Nane,” invited to New Delhi by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), performed a collaborative program of national dances under the title “Armenia in Motion,” which received warm and enthusiastic responses from many attendees. The reception was attended by Ambassadors and Diplomats from several dozen countries, as well as representatives of Indian ministerial, parliamentary, state and private institutions, expert circles, and members of the small Armenian community,” the embassy added.
