The Armenian delegation headed by President Robert Kocharian took part in the solemn opening ceremony of the Armenian Embassy in Brussels. The 4-storey building granted for the Embassy is located in the center of the city. It was built before the World War II and represents historical value. The expenses were covered by the Armenian government with generous assistance of the Armenian community. The Armenian Embassy adjoins the Embassies of Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, and Spain as well as the offices of a number of European structures. Characterizing the day as historical Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said, “We will undoubtedly recollect this day when Armenia becomes EU member-state.”





