On September 21, the 35th jubilee day of Independence of the Republic of Armenia was solemnly celebrated in the halls of the prestigious Cercle Royal Gaulois royal club in Belgium. This was reported by the RA Embassy in Belgium. The reception organized on the occasion of the RA National Day was attended by high-ranking representatives of the legislative and executive bodies of Belgium, deputies of the European Parliament, European Union Officials of the European Council and the European External Action Service, ambassadors and diplomats of EU member states, permanent representatives accredited to NATO, cultural and artistic figures, civil society, as well as heads of Armenian community structures in Belgium. The honored guests of the event were the Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium, the Minister of Labour, Economy and Agriculture David Clarinval and the Commissioner for Defense and Space of the European Commission Andrius Kubilius, who spoke. � came with a word of greeting. "High-ranking officials emphasized the special role of Armenia in the context of cooperation with Belgium, as well as with EU structures, pointing out recent examples of partnership and support. The Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium and the EU Commissioner reaffirmed their unconditional support to Armenia, expressing hope that relations will continue to deepen, including new areas of cooperation. RA Ambassador Tigran Balayan in his speech referred to the unprecedented achievements, key achievements and further steps of Armenia-Belgium and Armenia-EU partnership relations. The ambassador emphasized the importance of independent statehood, sovereignty, rule of law and diversification of the economy, as well as the role of foreign policy based on these values, stressing the solution of existing challenges and complex issues. the imperative. According to the RA ambassador, today Armenia occupies its unique and irreplaceable place in the horizon of the strategic vision of the European Union, and the relations with the Kingdom of Belgium are experiencing an unprecedented rise, expanding the multi-layered Partnership in security and defense sectors. Ambassador Balayan noted that today Armenia is living in a historical period, which gives the Armenian people the opportunity to take a leading role in a number of important areas, to consistently develop their own capabilities and to ensure � stable and safe future of the country. The festive evening was completed with the hospitality of rich Armenian cuisine, performances of national music, displays of Armenian products and the sights and cultural heritage of Armenia," the message reads. in the light.