Constantinople Patriarchy of the Armenian Apostolic Church welcomed attempts at RA-Turkey rapprochement. Patriarchal statement emphasizes the necessity to open the doors to peaceful dialogue, tolerance and forgiveness. "Armenia-Turkey Protocols are important to Istanbul's Armenian community, who takes a positive attitude on the diplomatic process launched and is confident both nations will benefit from it. We hope that Armenian and Turkish authorities will finalize the rapprochement process, which is crucial for peaceful coexistence between neighbors," the statement concluded.

Archbishop Aram Ateshyan, acting Patriarch of Constantinople and Spiritual Council Head, expressed his position on rapprochement to Armenian and Turkish Presidents, Serzh Sargsyan and Abdullah Gul, during RA President's October 14 visit to Bursa, Blagovest-info reported.