YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 24, ARMENPRESS. The Social Democrat Hunchakian Party celebrated the 135th anniversary of its foundation today. 

On this occasion, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, President Vahagn Khachaturyan and Speaker of Parliament Alen Simonyan addressed congratulatory messages.

“Not only the activity and history of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party deserves high appreciation, but also its role in the organization of political and public life in the Diaspora. In particular, the party’s contribution to the preservation of Armenian identity, the strengthening of Armenia-Artsakh-Diaspora ties is invaluable.

The government of Armenia attaches importance to the party’s support and assistance in solving key issues facing Armenians and Armenia, preserving the national identity and language, strengthening the ties with the Motherland, developing Armenia and Artsakh and solving other issues”, the Armenian PM said in his message.

In his message President Vahagn Khachaturyan said that the party has gathered national, state figures who have unconditionally served to the preservation of Armenian identity both with weapons and their educational, cultural, public and political activities. 

“I congratulate the members and supporters of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party on the 135th anniversary of the party and wish success and achievements for the sake of fulfillment of our common national goals, for the sake of strong and developing Armenia”, the President said.

In his remarks Chairman of the Central Board of the Social Democrat Hunchakian Party Hambik Sarafian highlighted the unity at these difficult moments for Armenia. “We are ready to do everything to contribute to solving the issues facing the country”, he said.

Photos by Hayk Manukyan