President Sarkissian participated at Arman Kirakossian’s funeral: Arman Kirakossian was a statesman dedicated to his people, nation, and statehood

President Armen Sarkissian participated today at the farewell ceremony for his old friend, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Doctor of History, professor Arman Kirakossian.

In his farewell remarks he said in particular:

“This is a difficult day. We are bidding farewell to Arman Kirakossian, his life here, in the Fatherland has come to an end. But a new life of Arman Kirakossian legend has begun. Just as on June 20, 1985 the life of his father, John Kirakossian ended but John Kirakossian legend began, Arman Kirakossian legend begins today. Each of us should continue to walk with Arman Kirakossian legend. His friends and colleagues should continue to walk with Arman Kirakossian legend, our Armenian diplomats, the state, and ordinary people who new Arman,” President Sarkissian said. He characterized him as a wonderful, fantastic friend, one of our best ambassadors, honest, crystal clear, patriotic and serious person, with multiple merits, a great professional, and a brilliant scholar.

“Not only as a friend but also as the President of Armenia, thinking of Arman Kirakossian, I have one word on my mind which is essential - Arman Kirakossian, like his father, was a statesman, dedicated to our people, nation, and statehood, “ President Sarkissian said.