On February 11 the delegation headed by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan arrived in Deir al-Zour. The delegation was hosted by Deir al-Zour Governor Husain Arnus and Head of the Baath Party regional office in Deir al-Zour. During the conversation the parties signified the opening of Armenias Honorary Consulate in Deir al-Zour and expressed hope that it would serve as a bridge between the Republic of Armenia and the Province of Deir al-Zour to enhance trade-economic, cultural and scientific-technical cooperation. Arman Kirakosyan expressed gratitude to the authorities of Deir al-Zour for the warm attitude towards the Armenian community, MFA reported.
3 religious leaders of the Armenian Church were present at the anointment ceremony of the Armenian Flag held in the Armenian Church of Deir al-Zour. The same day the ceremony of opening of the Armenian Honorary Consulate took place in Deir al-Zour. Opening speeches were delivered by Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Krakosyan, Armenias Ambassador to Syria Arshak Poladyan and Deir al-Zour Governor Husain Arnus. The ceremony was attended by foreign Ambassadors, Consuls accredited in Syria, journalists, public and political figures, culture workers, representatives of the Armenian community of Syria. Armenias Honorary Consul Suren Vardanyan made a speech during the reception that followed the opening ceremony.