President Sarkissian reaffirms Armenia’s  commitment to deepen relations with the Holy See

The President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian, who is in the Vatican on an official visit, met with the Secretary of State of the Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of State for Relations with the States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the President’s Office, the President of the Republic once again highlighted the continuous development of the interstate relations between Armenia and the Holy See, emphasizing the significant contribution of the Secretary of State in that matter.

"We appreciate the messages delivered by His Holiness during the war that befell the Armenian people last year, and also following that, as well as the humanitarian aid to Ashotsk Hospital," President Sarkissian said.

He reaffirmed Armenia's interest and commitment to deepen interstate relations with the Holy See, noting that these relations have always been characterized by high-level political dialogue, based not only on Christ...