YEREVAN, MAY 21, ARMENPRESS. On May 20 an event devoted to Armenia was organized in the Antonine University of Lebanon, press service of the MFA of Armenia informed “Armenpress”.

The Armenian Minister of Education and Science Levon Mkrtchyan addressed with video the participants of the event and the Armenians in Lebanon. Videos were shown about Armenia, the Armenian Church and culture, as well as Armenian figures famous in various spheres.

Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Samvel Mkrtchyan made a concluding speech during the event. He expressed gratitude to the organizers of the event stressing the importance of such events which creates a great opportunity to present your own country and people. He referred to the history of Armenian people, their struggle for their own identity, the Karabakh conflict and the achievements of the newly independent Armenia. Ambassador expressed hope that these ceremonies will continue.

He referred to the role of the Armenian community of Lebanon, their input in country’s political, social and cultural life, as well as the steps aimed at preserving the national identity.