Cyprus President: "Matenadaran is a treasure for all mankind"

July 6, 2009 - 22:04 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Cyprus President Demetris Christofias has today visited Matenadaran.



Mr. Christofias and his spouse were introduced to Matenadaran's new and permanent expositions.



Meeting the guests, Matenadaran's Director Hrachya Tamrazyan gave them the following souvenirs: the album titled "The Treasure of Armenian Miniatures" and "Mesrop Mashtots" memory medal.



In his turn, Cypriot official handed the model of a sailing vessel to Matenadaran director. "I hope that some time in future, such boat will make it possible to sail round Cyprus island," he said. "Armenians will heartily pray for that," Hrachya Tamrazyan stated in response.



At parting, Mr. Christofias left the following note, "Matenadaran is a treasure for all mankind."
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