May 25, 2009 - 16:43 AMT
Cyprus citizen awarded "Andranik Ozanyan" medal
RA Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan has today received Vahram Kazhoyan, RA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary in Cyprus. Parties discussed current stage of Armenian-Greek and Armenian-Cyprus relations and considered prospects for cooperation.

During the meeting, Mr. Kazhoyan told Defense Minister that Harutyun Anmahuni, an Armenian Maecenas living in Cyprus, expressed willingness to provide annual financial support to RA Armed Forces. Besides, Anmahuni has allocated additional sum to Armenia on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of its independence. At the Maecenas' request, Ambassador handed the sum to RA Defense Ministry.

Considering Kazhoyan's investments in patriotic initiatives, RA Defense Minister awarded him with "Andranik Ozanyan" medal, RA Defense Ministry's press-service reports.