"Dear
representatives of the Yezidi community in Armenia,
I
heartily congratulate you on the New Year, Malake Taus.
Let
this New Year be a year of peace, happiness and prosperity for Yezidis 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, as well as their traditions, religion, language and culture. I
consider it necessary to combine all of our efforts to ensure and effectively
protect the rights of national minorities in our country."