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.