On November 11, Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan visited the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople and met with Istanbul’s Armenian Community.

The Minister specifically noted the importance of Armenian Patriarchy in unification of Armenian community.

He characterized Istanbul’s Armenian community as the bearer of national and spiritual traditions, assuring of Armenia’s continued support to their fellow countrymen through the Ministry of Diaspora.

The parties discussed issues Armenian community is currently facing, with the Minister briefing the meeting participants on Armenia-Diaspora relations and programs implemented in Armenia, governmental press service reported.