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Minister for Europe & Americas statement on the death of the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom

Sir Alan Duncan, Minister for Europe and Americas, offers his condolences following the death of H.E. Arman Kirakossian on 6 July.

• From: Foreign & Commonwealth Office and The Rt Hon Sir Alan Duncan KCMG
• Published: 7 July 2019

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Sir Alan Duncan said:

I was saddened to learn of the death on Saturday 6 July of H.E. Dr Arman Kirakossian, the serving Ambassador of Armenia and a great friend to the UK.

I have spoken to the Foreign Minister of Armenia H.E Zohrab Mnatsakanyan to pass on condolences on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government and have offered our assistance at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with the late Ambassador’s family and friends.

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Published 7 July 2019