HONORARY CONSULATE OF ARMENIA CLOSED IN ESTONIA

June 15 by a decree of the MFA of Armenia the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia closed in Estonia, Tsitsernak Armenian program of Estonian Radio – 4 told PanARMENIAN.Net. The Honorary Consulate had opened in 1999 by Armenian FM V. Oskanian being in Tallinn on an official call. Chairman of the Estonian Armenian National Union Garik Iknoyan has been the Honorary Consul for 6 years. He has done much to strengthen the friendly cultural ties between Armenia and Estonia, as well as to develop the Armenian community of Estonia. The Honorary Consul was entitled to issue entry visas, to provide notary certification of translations and official documents. It is necessary to note the historical fact that the Consulate was the first diplomatic representation of Armenia in the Baltic states. It was also the only mission up to opening of the Embassy. It should be reminded that the residence of the Republic of Armenia in the Baltic states is in Warsaw.