Lebanese President Michel Aoun (left) with President Serzh Sarkisian brief the press after their meeting in Yerevan Thursday
YEREVAN—President Serzh Sarkisian on Thursday welcomed Lebanese president, Michel Aoun to Armenia. The two leaders discussed a variety of issues ranging from the conflicts in the Middle East as well as regional matters affecting Armenia.
In his welcoming remarks, Sarkisian highlighted the role the Armenian community plays in Lebanon and lasting friendship between the two countries.
“I must say that the Armenian community has contributed greatly to Lebanon’s development and prosperity. We rely on them [the Armenian of Lebanon] very much in all aspects. We are a broad society, and the Armenian community has managed to maintain its culture and identity in Lebanon. Of course, we attach importance to and are proud of this pluralism and cultural diversity since we are able to benefit from them and develop Lebanon,â€
