March 15, 2014 | 12:01
YEREVAN. – Armenian Diaspora Minister Hranush Hakobyan and Iran’s Ambassador to Armenia Mohammad Reisi on Saturday participated in tree planting in the territory of Zvartnots cathedral not far from capital Yerevan
The event was organized to mark the 70th anniversary of “Ararat”, an Armenian cultural organizaton in Iran. Cultural figures also attended the ceremony.
Ambassador Reisi said Ararat is one of the sport and cultural organizations functioning in Iran.
“Such events contribute to people-to-people contacts betweeen Armenians and Iranians. Both nations feel respect towards religious institutions, and tree planting is considered a worthy deed in all religions. Moreover, today it has significance for ecology,” he emphasized.
In turn, Hranush Hakobyan noted that the heart and soul of any community is church, school and cultural centers.
“We can name “Ararat” a huge part of Armenia in Tehran. Today’s event marks beginning of a series of events to be organized in Armenia and Iran,” she added.
Source: News.AM