A reception on the occasion of the 22nd Independence Day of Armenia was organized by the Permanent Representation to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Permanent Representative of Armenia, Ambassador Armen Papikyan addressed the guests, noting that for the first time since its independence Armenia assumed presidency of such an organization.  He emphasized that Armenia’s achievements help the country make its contribution to further development of European values.  

The European Council’s officials, diplomats, representatives of the local government, NGOs and Armenian community were present at the event.

Armenia is holding presidency of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe.