Lebanese minister’s surprising comments calls for his resignation
Written by Malek

Tourism Minister Avadis Kadanian speaks during an interview on MTV Lebanon on March 31, Friday.

Speaking in an interview on MTV Lebanon on Friday, Lebanese Tourism Minister and Deputy Chairman of Tashnag, a Lebanese Armenian party, Avadis Kadanian said as an individual he he would prefer Armenia over Lebanon after he was asked to make a choice between the two countries. He also said he prefers Edith Piad over Fairuz. As a Lebanese Minister you would think he would promote Lebanon. He is promoting everything except Lebanon and Lebanese culture. The Armenian minister's comments drew heavy criticism on social media and prompted a campaign for his resignation. The hashtag #Kadanianapologizeorresign is also trending on Twitter. Former minister of Justice Ashraf Rifi also asked Kadanian to step down immediately.