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On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, the Embassy of Armenia in Cyprus hosted its first official reception in Nicosia.
The event was attended by the Minister of Education, Sport and Youth of Cyprus, the Permanent Secretary of the MFA of Cyprus, Members of the House of Representatives, religious leaders, Ambassadors, high-ranking officials from various government bodies of Cyprus, members of the Armenian community, and distinguished guests, the Embassy said.
In her address, Ambassador Torgomyan reflected on Armenia’s journey since regaining independence in 1991. Highlighting the recent initialling of the Peace Agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, she expressed optimism for a new era of peace, stability, and regional cooperation, stressing the importance of the “Crossroads of Peace” project. Ambassador Torgomyan reaffirmed the strong and enduring friendship between Armenia and Cyprus, built on mutual respect, trust, and shared values.
She expressed gratitude to Cyprus for its unwavering political and humanitarian support and noted the milestone of resident Embassies in Yerevan and Nicosia. She also congratulated Cyprus on its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union, conveying confidence in its leadership during challenging times.
Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Athena Michaelidou reiterated Cyprus unwavering support for Armenia’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders. She highlighted the deep-rooted friendship between Cyprus and Armenia, founded on shared values, mutual respect, and enduring historical ties, and noted the significance of the recent establishment of resident Diplomatic Missions in Nicosia and Yerevan.
The Minister commended Armenia’s constructive efforts toward a comprehensive and lasting peace in the South Caucasus and reaffirmed Cyprus’s commitment to supporting Armenia’s closer alignment with the EU.