President of Armenia handed the philanthropist medal of the Motherland to Argentinean patron of Armenian origin, Eduardo Ernekian
ArmInfo.The Armenian President presented the highest award of the country to the Argentine philanthropist Eduardo Ernekyan. According to the press service of the Armenian leader, the solemn ceremony of presenting the highest title of "National Hero of Armenia" to the Argentinean patron of Armenian origin Eduardo Ernekian in the course of which President Serzh Sargsyan for exceptional services of national importance, patriotic activity aimed at well-being and prosperity of Armenia, presented the philanthropist with the medal of the Motherland.
Prior to the ceremony, Sargsyan received Ernekian and discussed with him the issues of implementing new investment projects in Armenia. Eduardo Ernekian expressed his readiness to continue his activities in the homeland in this direction. An agreement was reached to submit draft investment programs to the government in promising areas of priority for Armenia.
During the ceremony of awarding the highest award of the Republic of Armenia, in his congratulatory speech, the President noted the path that the great patron, as well as his patriotic initiatives, highly appreciated his activity and expressed confidence that Eduardo Ernekian will continue his activities.
The President also delivered a speech at the official ceremony.