The Flag of Armenia Raised in Front of Ottawa City Hall

The Embassy of Armenia in Canada has announced on its Facebook page that a ceremonial raising of the Armenian flag took place in front of Ottawa City Hall to mark the 30th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia's independence. Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Ambassador Anahit Harutyunyan delivered remarks during the event.

Present at the ceremony were several ambassadors, representatives from Canada's Foreign Affairs Department, archbishops from the Armenian Apostolic Church, as well as members of Armenian organizations and the community.