Friday, May 8 2020 11:51

ArmInfo.Andrea Wiktorin, Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, delivered a congratulatory message on the occasion of Europe Day, which is celebrated on May 9 in the EU.

"Europe Day is celebrated throughout the European Union on May 9. It  is on this day that we think of Schuman Declaration, the fundamental  document of the EU. The document was compiled on the basis of the  experience of the greatest catastrophy in the history of Europe -  World War II. This year we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end  of World War II. It is a message of solidarity, of unity, of  cooperation and of joint values. We share this message with our  partners worldwide, we share it with Armenia, "the diplomat  emphasized.

At the same time, Wiktorin added that Armenia and the EU these days  also celebrate the holiday of partnership and cooperation. She  recalled that the European Union stands by Armenia for many years.   "And we are also ready to support you in this extremely challenging  times of the COVID-19 pandemic, full of challenges. We applaud all  the essential workers who give their lives at the forefront of  fighting the epidemic. We stand ready to do more and assist Armenia  in solving long-term problems." "the diplomat said, adding that  Armenia-EU cooperation continues in many areas, including in such  areas as environment, education and innovation.

According to her, assisting the important reforms initiated by the RA  government, the EU is interacting in favor of the Armenians. She  recalled that usually the EU holds a wide range of events within the  framework of the Day of Europe both in Yerevan and in the regions of  the country, however, the current situation with the pandemic has  forced a different approach in order not to endanger the lives of  citizens.

Wiktorin emphasized that the festivities this year will be held in  digital format, and expressed hope that the participants will like  them. In conclusion, she added that we are strong together. "Stay at  home, stay safe and healthy," the European diplomat summed up.

It should be noted that Armenia celebrates a triple holiday on May  8-9: Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War, Day of the liberation of  the city of Shushi, and Day of formation of the Defense Army of the  Republic of Artsakh. Traditionally, on this day, large-scale  celebrations are held throughout the country. However, this year, due  to the coronavirus pandemic, mass festivities are canceled. Tomorrow  morning only the official part of laying flowers at the eternal flame  in Victory Park in Yerevan will take place, and then a demonstration  span dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great  Patriotic War will take place.  The May 9 Victory Parade will be  attended by pilots and crews of the Mig-29, Su-30SM, Su-25 aircraft  and the Mi-24P, Mi-8MTV helicopters of the Southern Military District  and the Ministry of Defense of Armenia.