On September 21, Armenia’s Independence Day, the Armenian national flag, was hoisted in Shanghai. A national day of Armenia was announced at the Shanghai ExPo 2010 international exhibition, which was opened five months ago. The festivities began early in the morning, when an Armenian delegation led by Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan arrived at the Shanghai exhibition center. The Armenian national anthem was performed and the national flag hoisted. After official meetings, the Armenian Premier made an entry in the book of guests of honor.

At a meeting with the RA Premier, Director General of the National Audit Office of China thanked Tigran Sargsyan for Armenia’s excellent participation in the exhibition. An ancient and wise people is living in Armenia, and Armenian culture is prospering. Armenia gave the world numerous famous names and contributed to general cultural development. This time it has presented its project World City at the Shanghai ExPo 2010 exhibition, he said.

The director general also expressed hope that the Armenian Premier’s visit will give impetus to Armenian-Chinese cooperation and open a new page in Armenian-Chinese friendly relations.