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Strasbourg expresses solidarity with Armenia

The Armenian flag has been raised over the Strasbourg City Hall in a show of solidarity with the Armenian people.

Strasbourg expresses solidarity with Armenia

Strasbourg expresses solidarity with Armenia

STEPANAKERT,  NOVEMBER 24, ARTSAKHPRESS:  Mayor of Strasbourg Jeanne Barseghian and Armenia’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Arman Khachatryan attended the flag-raising ceremony on Thursday, as  Panorama.am informs, the Permanent Representation of Armenia to the Council of Europe reported.

This symbolic step was envisaged by a resolution unanimously adopted by the Strasbourg City Council on November 7, which condemns Azerbaijan's military aggression against Armenia, calls for peace and expresses support for Armenia.


     

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Economy

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Society

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Analytical

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Interview

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Sport

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Diaspora

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