BEIRUT. – Armenia vessel was solemnly met in Marina port of Beirut on August 6. After the anthems of Armenia and Lebanon, Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharyan, Archbishop of Lebanon Gegham Khacheryan and the representative of the mayor of Beirut Bilal Hamad Aram Malyan made a welcome speech.

The crew was met by spiritual leaders, members of Lebanese government and parliament, representatives of Armenian community and media. The sailing vessel started the voyage on May 28, 2009 from Valencia. It passed across oceans, seas and was in several ports. Its voyage ends on the eve of the 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence. The vessel will then sail from Beirut to Cyprus, where Armenian president will welcome it.