Lebanese capital Beirut hosted celebratory events dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.

A festive reception at Metropolitan Palace hotel hosted high-ranking Lebanese officials as well as influential figures of Armenian Diaspora.

Armenian Ambassador Ashot Kocharyan delivered an opening speech, specifically stressing firm Armenia-Diaspora ties as well as high level of cooperation between Armenia and Lebanon.

In the framework of festive events, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I congratulated all the representatives of Armenian Embassy on the Independence Day, Armeian Foreign Ministry press service reported.