Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II met with the newly-appointed U.S. Ambassador to Armenia John Heffern.

At the meeting, the Catholicos called the Ambassadors’ attention to OSCE Minsk Group for Karabakh settlement, praising their efforts in preservation of peace and stability in the region.

Karekin II briefed the Ambassador on the activities of Armenian Church and its role in the establishment of regional peace.

The Ambassador, in turn, thanked the Catholicos for warm welcome, congratulating Karekin II on his 60th birthday.