"Dear
representatives of the Assyrian community in Armenia,
I
warmly congratulate you on Kha b-Nisan, the Assyrian New Year.
May
this holiday bring peace, health and happiness to the Assyrians living in
Armenia.
As the Human Rights Defender, I attach importance to guaranteeing the rights of people
belonging to national minorities to preserve their national and ethnic
identity, preserve and develop their traditions, religion, language and
culture. I consider it a priority to combine all of our efforts to ensure and
effectively protect the rights of national minorities in our country."