November 25, 2009
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Welcome Reception Held by AGBU Lebanon for Newly Appointed Armenian Ambassador

  • The ceremonial cutting of the cake at the November 11 event
    The ceremonial cutting of the cake at the November 11 event with (left to right) AGBU President Berge Setrakian, newly appointed ambassador of Republic of Armenia to Lebanon Ashot Kocharian with his wife Kohar, and AGBU Lebanon Chair Gerard Tufenkjian.
  • Ambassador Ashot Kocharian presents a memento to AGBU Lebano
    Ambassador Ashot Kocharian presents a memento to AGBU Lebanon Chair Gerard Tufenkjian.

On November 11, 2009, the AGBU Lebanon District Committee hosted a welcome reception in honor of His Excellency Ashot Kocharian, the newly appointed ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Lebanon. The reception took place at the Demirdjian Center and was attended by Lebanese ministers and members of parliament, ambassadors, representatives of leading organizations, and AGBU benefactors.

AGBU President Berge Setrakian delivered a welcoming speech, in which he emphasized the importance of Armenia-Diaspora cooperation. He also outlined the many projects that AGBU administers and contributes to in Armenia. The executive director of AGBU Lebanon, also welcomed the guest of honor and guests on behalf of the AGBU Lebanon's District Committee. She gave an overview of the mission of AGBU and the numerous educational, cultural and humanitarian programs it runs on six continents. She wished great success to the new ambassador on his endeavors in Lebanon.

Ambassador Kocharian expressed his gratitude to the AGBU leadership for the warm welcome and hospitality he has received personally and, more importantly, for the continued support that AGBU extends to Armenia. Ambassador Kocharian also thanked AGBU Lebanon President Gerard Tufenkjian and presented him with a souvenir plate as an expression of his gratitude. All attendees joined the AGBU District Committee in wishing the best to the ambassador and his wife, Kohar Kocharian, and hoping that they will enjoy the rich Lebanese tradition of warmth and hospitality in the coming years.

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