YEREVAN, SEPTEMBER 29, ARMENPRESS. On September 29, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence, Speaker of the Parliament Galust Sahakyan awarded American-Armenian philanthropist Rita Balian with the Parliament Speaker’s Memorial Medal for promoting the development of Motherland-Diaspora relations, press service of the Parliament informed “Armenpress”.

Congratulating Rita Balian, the Parliament Speaker thanked her for great contribution to the sphere of healthcare for 20 years.

Rita Balian expressed gratitude for the award and said she is proud of her origin and roots. She said with satisfaction that being in the United States of America for 42 years she can help Armenian mothers in preserving their health.