  Armenian flag raised at Shanghai Expo 2010 exhibition to mark Independence Day September 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 |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
