  Aram I visits Dubai, Abu Dhabi May 5, 2012 - 14:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia paid a visit to United Arab Emirates. He was met at Dubai airport on by the Catholicosal Vicar of the Diocese of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates Bishop Shahe Panossian, the Lebanese Ambassador, the Ambassador of Armenia and his wife, members of the Executive Committee of the Catholicosate of Cilicia and representatives of Armenian organizations in the region. Afterwards, the Catholicos held a meeting session with the members of the Executive Committee of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, and in the evening he attended a dinner organized in his honor. His Holiness Aram I also presided over the Holy Liturgy at St. Gregory the Illuminator church in Shrajah, where he was greeted by students. His Holiness focused his message on the meaning of God in the personal and collective lives of the members of the Armenian Church. At the end of the liturgy, the faithful greeted the Catholicos and received his blessings. Catholicos Aram I and his entourage also visited Abu Dhabi.   Top stories Speaking to broadcaster NTV, Cavusoglu said Turkey would take further steps if the monument is not removed. President of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Arayik Harutyunyan has dismissed Ruben Vardanyan from the position of State Minister. Congressman Frank Pallone attended a demonstration at the Capitol against Azerbaijan’s blockade of a key road in Nagorno Karabakh. Ruben Vardanyan expressed conviction that his people will stay strong amid Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin corridor.   Partner news |  Latest news Azerbaijan increasing defense spending for 2023 by $650 million  In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million).Armenia attracts record amount of foreign direct investments, says Minister Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.Ucom unveils new roaming tariff for over 65 countries Ucom’s mobile voice service subscribers can now enjoy a starting rate of 2.99 AMD per 1 MB when travelling to more than 65 European.Armenia denies Azerbaijan's ceasefire accusations The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied reports from Baku alleging that Armenian forces violated the ceasefire in several section of the border overnight. |
