Ruler of Sharjah receives Armenian delegation

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has stressed that the Arab and Muslim relations with the Armenian people are strong and historic, as well as characterised with love and mutual respect. He cited the good hospitality exhibited by the Armenian people during his recent visit to the Republic of Armenia. The Ruler of Sharjah made the remarks today afternoon, while receiving the visiting high-profile Armenian delegation, including Hovik Abrahamyan, President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, His Holiness Karekin II, head of the Armenian Orthodox Church and Gegham Gharib Janian, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Sultan thanked the President of Republic of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan, on bestowing on him the Honour Award. He also thanked the Speaker of Armenian Parliament who delivered the award to him, as well as the head of Armenian Church. "We have observed and felt that the love of Armenian people to Arabs is not new but deep-rooted in history. During our recent visit, the people there welcomed us in a way we will never forget. We exchange love and respect with them. We wish them peace and prosperity," he said. The Ruler of Sharjah said the Armenian community in Sharjah gets special care and have role in the development projects and investments. On outset of the meeting, the Armenian Honour Award was conferred on the Ruler of Sharjah. Abrahamyan said he was honoured to confer the award on Sheikh Sultan on the behalf of Armenian President, adding that he was pleased to be a guest of Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE. He referred to the historic friendship between the Armenian people and Arab world. He added that Armenia is grateful to the Ruler of Sharjah for his pledge to fund the renovation of the Armenian medieval complex, Hagardzin, which is considered a historic cultural monument in Armenia that dates back to 13th century. The Ruler of Sharjah presented to the Armenian delegation a model of Sharjah Ship, which reflects the authentic heritage of the region.