Artsakh issue is Armenian people’s demand to live in their ancient Christian cradle – President Sarkissian

The official visit of the President of the Republic of Armenia Armen Sarkissian to the Holy See started with a private conversation with Pope Francis on October 11.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the President’s Office, the President of the Republic thanked His Holiness for the high-level and constructive dialogue between the Holy See and Armenia.

“As the first Ambassador of Armenia to the Holy See, it’s a great spiritual satisfaction and honor for me to return to the Apostolic Palace”, President Sarkissian said, adding that he remembers with special pride and warmth the exhibition entitled "Armenia-Rome. Two Thousand Years of Relationships” opened in 1999 in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican Library to mark the rich historical and cultural past.

Referring to the visits of Pope Francis to Armenia, Armen Sarkissian said, “Those historical visits will always remain bright in the hearts and minds of the Armenian people”. President Sarkissian highli...