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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has expressed condolences to the family, relatives and colleagues of renowned Armenian choreographer Norayr Mehrabyan following his death.
“I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of People's Artist of the Republic of Armenia Norayr Mehrabyan. His contribution to the development of Armenian dance art is invaluable. He had an extensive creative career at the Opera and Ballet Theatre and, as head of the dance school, contributed to educating and shaping a new generation of artists. The State Dance Ensemble of Armenia ‘Barekamutyun,’ founded by Norayr Mehrabyan, is one of Armenia's distinctive dance ensembles and best reflects his creative vision. On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Armenia and myself personally, I extend my deepest condolences to Norayr Mehrabyan's family, relatives and colleagues, as well as to all admirers of Armenian dance,” the statement published by the Prime Minister's Office reads.