Catholicos, Iraqi MPs discuss Armenia’s territorial integrityMarch 18, 2023 - 12:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II has discussed Armenia’s territorial integrity with the delegation of the Iraq-Armenia Friendship Group of the Council of Representatives of the Republic of Iraq, headed by Mօhammed Siddik Mohammed. At the meeting, His Holiness emphasized that the delegation’s visit to Armenia is the best evidence of friendly and warm relations between the two peoples with centuries-old history. The Armenian Patriarch noted with satisfaction that relations between the two countries are developing, and similar visits will contribute to the strengthening of interstate ties. Turning to the Armenian community of Iraq, the Catholicos of All Armenians noted that the latter also makes an important contribution to the deepening of Armenian-Iraqi relations. His Holiness also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their caring attitude towards the Armenian community and its spiritual life. The Armenian Patriarch noted the importance of inter-religious dialogue in terms of strengthening the between the two peoples and the peaceful coexistence of the nations. At the meeting, the current challenges in the region, Azerbaijan's encroachments against Armenia's territorial integrity and the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) were also discussed. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |