Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies held a meeting to mark 35 years of Armenia’s independence. The event took place in the White Hall of the Legislative Palace as part of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Armenia.
María Luisa González Estevarena, head of the group, congratulated the Armenian delegation and said the meeting aimed to encourage exchanges between the countries and maintain regular dialogue with the ambassador. She noted that Armenia gained independence through a referendum and that relations with Argentina began in 1992.
Deputy María Cecilia Ibáñez called the anniversary a festive day for Armenia and said the Armenian community was among the communities most integrated into Argentine society. She said the economy and culture offered important ways for the two peoples to exchange ideas.
Armenia’s Ambassador to Argentina, Hovhannés Virabyan, marked the 35th anniversary and said Armenia had started from scratch after an earthquake destroyed a third of the country. He said it had built democratic values and state institutions and was looking to the future while focusing on peace.
The ambassador said Armenia took part in international organizations to address shared challenges, had recorded positive economic growth, and maintained ties with Argentina as a strategic international ally. Members of the Armenian community thanked Argentina for welcoming them and giving them the opportunity to progress.
Deputy Eduardo Falcone spoke about the integration of people of Armenian origin into Argentine society. Marcia Levaggi, Undersecretary for Foreign Policy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship, said cooperation between the two countries had been excellent.
