Armen and Nouneh Sarkissian: rest in peace, dear Ariana; be strong, dear Levon

President Armen Sarkissian and Mrs. Nouneh Sarkissian expressed condolences to Levon Aronian on the demise of his wife, Ariana.

“Dear Levon,

We feel excruciating pain, the loss of your wife, Ariana Kaolini is unmeasurable.

Knowing well both you and Ariana, we could tell that you two would not surrender easily. And Ariana was fighting up to the last moment…

Nouneh and I, and certainly our entire nation, stand by you with the sincere words of support and sympathy.

Rest in peace, dear Ariana.

Be strong, dear Levon.”