Armenian flag raised at Shanghai Expo 2010 exhibition to mark Independence DaySeptember 21, 2010 - 15:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - To mark the Independence Day of Armenia, the Armenian flag was raised at Shanghai Expo 2010 exhibition on September 21. Following the ceremony, the Armenian delegation, led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan was invited to the official reception hall. At Expo 2010, Armenia was represented by the City of the World pavilion, featuring Apricot Garden and Gold & Silk highlights. Armenian pavilion, featuring models of famous architects worldwide, aims to invite people to construct the City of the World. In Apricot Garden, visitors can embrace the blossoming apricot trees, taste the unique apricots of Armenia and enjoy the magical sounds of Armenian Duduk flute made of wood from the apricot tree. In Gold & Silk, visitors can discover many interesting facts about ancient trade relations between Armenia and China, enjoy the unique mastery of Armenian jewellers. Over 2 million visitors have been welcomed into the Armenian pavilion since the exhibition launch. Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion. Partner news | Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |