OUT OF THE PACE AGENDA
Support A1+!A tapestry representing the emblem of the Republic of Armenia is hung on the wall of one of the offices of the RA permanent representation in Strasburg. RA Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe Zohrab Mnatsakanyan told “A1+” that it is a rare piece of work and a present. The tapestry was embroidered by Armenian women of England in the early 90’s applauding the independence of Armenia. Ambassador Zohrabyan says that he takes the tapestry with him country to country.
Zohrab Mnatsakanyan has been replacing Kristian Ter-Stepanyan as the RA Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe for six months. Prior to that, he was the RA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Swiss Federation, as well as RA Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva and other international organizations.
Yesterday evening Ambassador Mnatsakanyan invited the Armenian delegates and Armenian journalists shedding light on the winter session to a reception at the “Territory of the Republic of Armenia”, that is, the RA permanent representation.
Late yesterday evening the Strasburg municipality had also organized a reception in light of the 60th anniversary of the European Council. Among participants was CE Secretary General Terry Davis and the PACE President Luis Maria Piug. In his speech, Terry Davis said that they are proud that the CE plays a certain role in the democratization of Europe, thanks particularly to its regulated activities, consultation of issues relating to the Constitution and observation of elections.
Armenian delegates were not invited to the reception.
Karine Asatryan
Strasburg
