The opening ceremony of a reconstructed chamber in the Armenian National Assembly took place on October 22 with participation of President Serzh Sargsyan, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, NA Speaker Hovik Abrahamyan and members of parliament.

Speaker Abrahamyan thanked the Armenian President for assistance. “Reconstruction and technique are important for the efficient activity of the parliament,” he said. “The oval shape of the hall symbolizes equality and cooperation but doesn’t not mean absence of competition and discussion. Parliament is a platform for political debates but not for offenses. An atmosphere of mutual respect and trust should reign here.”

His Holiness Karekin II consecrated the hall and congratulated MPs on its opening.