Serj Tankian Awarded RA Prime Minister’s Medal

YEREVAN, AUGUST 12, ARMENPRESS:

RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received today American-Armenian rock legend Serj Tankian at the Office of the RA Government.

The Government's information and PR department reports that greeting the guest the prime minister said he emphasizes the legendary rock musician's visit in the context of support and development of rock music in the Republic of Armenia. The prime minister said a rock association uniting a number of Armenian rock bands has been established in Armenia for the promotion to rock music in the country.

The "Rock against Genocide" festival to be conducted on the 100th anniversary and the participation of famous rock bands was touched upon. The prime minister wished Serj Tankian health, energy for the implementation of all the projects.

At the end of the meeting Tigran Sargsyan awarded Serj Tankian with the RA Prime Minister's Memorial Order for the significant personal contribution to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide and spreading of rock music.