Mayor of Washington, DC Muriel Bowser has proclaimed September 21 as “Armenian Independence Day”.
In the proclamation, the mayor stated that today marks not only the anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia, but also the 100th anniversary of the establishment of relations between the United States and Armenia. Bowser also stated that the Embassy of Armenia in Washington, DC contributes to the cultural diversity and educational enrichment of American students, adding that the Republic of Armenia continues to strengthen partnerships between the two countries.
In the end, Bowser congratulated the Embassy of Armenia on the Independence Day celebration and said she looks forward to the continued collaboration of the Embassy of Armenia with the District of Columbia.
