Armenian Ambassador to Belarus Armen Khachatryan hosted a news conference dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence.

During the event at the National Press Center in Minsk, the Ambassador briefed those present on Armenia’s development over the 20 years of independence, giving high assessment to Armenia-Belarus ties. The Ambassador specifically noted the increased trade turnover between the two countries over the last 10years of cooperation.

Also, a series of celebratory events were held in Minsk, featuring an exhibit and an Embassy-hosted reception, with ambassadors, diplomats and representatives of Armenian community attending.