Members of Armenia’s National Assembly began the Monday session by observing one minute of silence to honor victims of recent terrorist attacks in Paris and Beirut.

Parliament President Galoust Sahakyan said: “We strongly condemn these inhuman actions and reject any manner of terrorism. By conveying our sincere sympathy and solidarity with our French and Lebanese partners, the friendly peoples of France and Lebanon, I would ask for one minute of silence to honor the memory of the victims.