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Attending the Exhibition and Concert dedicated to Missak Manouchian
Commissioner
High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan participated in events honoring Missak Manouchian in Marseille. At the Hall of the Armenian Youth Union, he attended an exhibition dedicated to Manouchian, where he unveiled a canvas commemorating the French National Hero. Subsequently, Sinanyan joined a concert paying tribute to the memory of the Hero and his resistance group.
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26 Feb 2024
Commemorating Missak Manouchian: Participation in the Marseille Memorial Ceremon
Commissioner
During his visit to Marseille, France, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan participated in an event honoring the memory of the French national hero Missak Manouchian. The event was attended by Martine Vassal, President of the Bouches-du-Rhône department and president of the Aix-en-Provence metropolis, Benoît Payan, Mayor of Marseille, Senator Jeremy Bachy, RA Consul General in Marseille Ara Mkrtchyan, Robert Azilazian, President of the Union of Former Warriors of the Armenian Nation, along with representatives from the region, metropolis, city authorities, and the Armenian community of France.
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26 Feb 2024
Meeting with the Armenian community of Valence
Commissioner
During his visit to Valence, France, the High Commissioner explored the Armenian Heritage Center, which showcases materials and exhibits depicting the history of the French-Armenian community. Zareh Sinanyan took a tour of the Center, familiarizing himself with its operations and activities.
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26 Feb 2024
Zareh Sinanyan visited Valence
Commissioner
High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan, accompanied by RA Consul General in Lyon Narine Nikolyan, departed for Valence. Upon arrival, they received a warm welcome from Georges Rastklan, the deputy mayor of Valence. They visited the monument of Missak Manouchian in Valence, where respectfully laid a wreath.
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26 Feb 2024
Meeting with Vice President of the Metropolis of Lyon
Commissioner
While in France, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan paid a visit to the Metropolis of Lyon where he held discussions with Vice President Hélène Duvivier-Dromin. Expressing gratitude for the warm reception, the High Commissioner emphasized the pivotal role of the Metropolis of Lyon in fostering the bonds of friendship and cooperation between France and Armenia. He highlighted the significance of bilateral consultations in shaping long-term collaborative priorities, exchanging insights, and extending mutual support across various domains.
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26 Feb 2024
Meeting with Representatives of Armenian Communities of Lyon and Nearby Cities
Commissioner
In Lyon, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan convened with representatives of the Armenian communities of Lyon and neighboring cities at the RA Consulate. The session highlighted the initiatives and programs of the Office, with special emphasis placed on the forthcoming second World Armenian Summit scheduled for the autumn.
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23 Feb 2024
Zareh Sinanyan meets with the Deputy Mayor of Lyon
Commissioner
During his working visit to France, High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan held a meeting with Sonia Zdorovtzoff, the deputy mayor of Lyon, in which Narine Nikolyan, the RA Consul General in Lyon, was also present. Both parties highlighted the significance of Armenian-French decentralized cooperation, noting it as a crucial pillar connecting Armenia and France.
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23 Feb 2024
High Commissioner’s working visit to France has commenced
Commissioner
High Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan is on a working visit to France. As part of the delegation led by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, he participated in the ceremony commemorating the enshrinement of Missak Manouchian, a hero of the Armenian Resistance Movement, and his wife Mélinée Manouchian in France's esteemed pantheon of historical figures.
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23 Feb 2024