"A new page in the history of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Holy See will soon take place soon as the resident Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Armenia is opening," Foreign nMinister Ararat Mirzoyan stated on Wednesday at a joint press conference in Yerevan with the Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of the Holy See Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra.
In the minister's words, during the meeting, parties exchanged views on bilateral relations, expressing readiness to deepen relations between our countries, enshrined in common Christian values, historical-cultural ties, as well as conscientious approaches to the issues of international relations.
In the words of FM Mirzoyan, the Holy See has always stood by Armenia in difficult times for the Armenian people and last year was no exception.
"The consistent position of the Vatican on the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, as well as on maintaining peace and stability in the region is remarkable for us. Particularly, the messages of His Holiness during and after the aggression of Azerbaijan against Artsakh, as well as the calls for the immediate release of prisoners of war, were of great importance. As you know, Azerbaijan still violates international humanitarian law, as well as the provisions of the November 9 trilateral statement, and continues to hold Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. We ask His Holiness the High...
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