In the year 972, Otto II of Saxony married Theophanu Sklerina in Rome. And if we go back 1000 years in history, there actually was a German-Armenian marriage. In marriage, we celebrate a silver wedding anniversary after 25 years. We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Germany and Armenia. So much has changed – for the better – since Armenia attained independence. Many of you will have heard this joke: “Can you tell us where we can look up the inventor of the Radio Yerevan jokes?” “Where you can look him up? No – but he is locked up, that’s for sure.” Today, many years have passed since the time when this joke reflected bitter everyday reality. I must begin my speech by mentioning the truly infamous Radio Yerevan. State Secretary Kralinski, Ambassador Smbatyan, Ladies and gentlemen,
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