Armenian flag raised at Shanghai Expo 2010 exhibition to mark Independence DaySeptember 21, 2010 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - To mark the Independence Day of Armenia, the Armenian flag was raised at Shanghai Expo 2010 exhibition on September 21. Following the ceremony, the Armenian delegation, led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was invited to the official reception hall. At Expo 2010, Armenia was represented by the City of the World pavilion, featuring Apricot Garden and Gold & Silk highlights. Armenian pavilion, featuring models of famous architects worldwide, aims to invite people to construct the City of the World. In Apricot Garden, visitors can embrace the blossoming apricot trees, taste the unique apricots of Armenia and enjoy the magical sounds of Armenian Duduk flute made of wood from the apricot tree. In Gold & Silk, visitors can discover many interesting facts about ancient trade relations between Armenia and China, enjoy the unique mastery of Armenian jewellers. Over 2 million visitors have been welcomed into the Armenian pavilion since the exhibition launch. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |