May 6, solemn session of UN General Assembly dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Second World War end was convened in New York. UN Secretary General, President of the UN General Assembly and heads of permanent missions addressed the session.

In his speech RA Ambassador to UN Karen Nazaryan noted that Armenia played crucial role in the struggle against fascism. About 600.000 Armenians got call-ups, with the population of less than 1.5 million and 300.000 were fighting in various fronts. Each third never returned. He added that overall 6 national divisions were formed in Armenia. Heroic names of 3 Armenian marshals, 1 admiral, 60 generals, 106 heroes of the Soviet Union and 27 holders of the Order of Glory, as well as other brave soldiers will be embalmed in our hearts and the history of Soviet army.

Primate of USA Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Khazhak Parsamian and Great Patriotic War veteran Alish Matevosyan were present at the session at the special invitation of the Armenian delegation.

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