Feb. 11, the delegation headed by the RA Deputy FM Arman Kirakosyan arrived in Der Zor, Syria.

The officials were hosted by Der Zor Governor Hussain Arnous and acting Secretary of al-Baath Party Branch Taha al-Khalifa. The parties signified solemn opening of RA honorary consulate in Der Zor, RA FM Press Service informed NEWS.am. A new RA honorary consul is appointed Suren Vardanyan, local citizen.

Same day sanctification of the RA national flag in Armenian Der Zor Armenian Genocide Memorial Church was held. The ceremony was attended by three pastors, as well as provincial officials and Syrian community representatives. RA Deputy FM Arman Kirakosyan, RA Ambassador in Syria Arshak Poladyan and Der Zor Governor Hussain Arnous delivered speeches.

After the ceremony the attendees headed to the RA Consular representation office.

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