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12, 2011
In Italy President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan, who is in Italy on a working visit, met with the Mayor of Rome Gianni Alemanno.
The President of Armenia underscored that he was immensely pleased to conduct a visit to Rome, whose history intertwines with the history of the Armenian nation and Armenians. According to Serzh Sargsyan, four ancient historical maps on the wall of the Forum Romanum prove that there had been times when the Roman Empire and Armenia were neighbors – two bordering, sovereign states, and today Armenia and Italy continue to efficiently cooperate on that solid historical base.
President Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that today, a 13th century Armenian cross-stone will be opened for demonstration at the center of Rome. According to the President, the Armenian cross-stone, a cultural symbol of the Armenian nation, which was included by UNESCO on the list of Human non material cultural heritage, in the Eternal City will signify the perpetuity of the Armenian-Italian friendship. It is also a great opportunity for the citizens of Rome and guests of the city to familiarize with and join to the Armenian culture.
President Sargsyan expressed hope that cooperation with Rome will deepen by year and contribution of Mayor Alemanno to further strengthening of the Armenian-Italian relations will become even more prominent. The President of Armenia said that the meeting with Mayor of Rome provides a good opportunity to express gratitude for the assistance provided by the City Hall of Rome in the organization of “Dvin: Armenian Capital between Europe and Asia” exhibition which was inaugurated on November 8 in the framework of the Silk Roads project.
After the meeting, in front of Brasco Museum located in the center of Rome, Mayors of Rome and Yerevan, in the presence of President Serzh Sargsyan, opened the Armenian cross-stone. Afterwards, the President of Armenia visited “Dvin: Armenian Capital between Europe and Asia” exhibition.
President Serzh Sargyan’s meeting with the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Gianfranco Fini will conclude moments later.
In Rome, the President of Armenia will meet also with the Vice Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Head of the Italian delegation at the OSCE PA Riccardo Migliori. Later in the day, President Sargsyan will meet with the representatives of the Italian business community.
The President of Armenia underscored that he was immensely pleased to conduct a visit to Rome, whose history intertwines with the history of the Armenian nation and Armenians. According to Serzh Sargsyan, four ancient historical maps on the wall of the Forum Romanum prove that there had been times when the Roman Empire and Armenia were neighbors – two bordering, sovereign states, and today Armenia and Italy continue to efficiently cooperate on that solid historical base.
President Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that today, a 13th century Armenian cross-stone will be opened for demonstration at the center of Rome. According to the President, the Armenian cross-stone, a cultural symbol of the Armenian nation, which was included by UNESCO on the list of Human non material cultural heritage, in the Eternal City will signify the perpetuity of the Armenian-Italian friendship. It is also a great opportunity for the citizens of Rome and guests of the city to familiarize with and join to the Armenian culture.
President Sargsyan expressed hope that cooperation with Rome will deepen by year and contribution of Mayor Alemanno to further strengthening of the Armenian-Italian relations will become even more prominent. The President of Armenia said that the meeting with Mayor of Rome provides a good opportunity to express gratitude for the assistance provided by the City Hall of Rome in the organization of “Dvin: Armenian Capital between Europe and Asia” exhibition which was inaugurated on November 8 in the framework of the Silk Roads project.
After the meeting, in front of Brasco Museum located in the center of Rome, Mayors of Rome and Yerevan, in the presence of President Serzh Sargsyan, opened the Armenian cross-stone. Afterwards, the President of Armenia visited “Dvin: Armenian Capital between Europe and Asia” exhibition.
President Serzh Sargyan’s meeting with the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Gianfranco Fini will conclude moments later.
In Rome, the President of Armenia will meet also with the Vice Chair of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, Head of the Italian delegation at the OSCE PA Riccardo Migliori. Later in the day, President Sargsyan will meet with the representatives of the Italian business community.