In Strasbourg, a monument to the Armenian alphabet was unveiled in the area adjacent to the European Parliament building

In Strasbourg, a monument to the Armenian alphabet was unveiled in the area adjacent to the administrative building of the European Parliament in the presence of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and the President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola.

The statue titled "Armatagir - the Power of Dialogue" was installed by the Republic of Armenia as a token of gratitude for the continuous and unconditional support of the European Parliament. This sculpture consists of the letters of the Armenian alphabet.

Roberta Metsola noted in her speech that dialogue is the cornerstone of democracy, it unites us and moves us forward. "After all, that is what the European Parliament is all about: building dialogue with each other, with citizens and with the world around us. And with this beautiful work, with this depiction of the Armenian alphabet, the Armenian language strengthens its place in the rich and diverse dialogue that is called Europe," said Roberta Metsola and quoted the Armenian poet Silva Kaputikyan: "Wherever you are, wherever you go under this moon, do not forget your mother tongue."

Prime Minister Pashinyan noted in his speech that the invention of the Armenian alphabet took place back in the 5th century and is one of the most important pillars of Armenian identity. "And it is very symbolic that this sculpture will emphasize the important connection between Armenian identity and European identity. I believe that speech, knowledge, text are one of the most important and strongest symbols of democracy, because it is impossible to have democracy without text, without communication, without writing, without speeches, without words, without laws," the Prime Minister said.