  Catholicos, Pope discuss post-war situation in Armenia, Karabakh October 7, 2021 - 10:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, October 6 and discussed the catastrophic consequences of the 44-day war, the current challenges facing Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), specifically emphasizing the issue of the return of prisoners of war and other detainees held by Azerbaijan. Karekin II also thanked Pope Francis for his support to the Armenian people and Armenia during the war. The Armenian delegation then met with Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Petro Parolin. With him too, the situation in the region after the Second Karabakh War was on the table. "In particular, issues related to the security of the people of Artsakh, the encroachments on the sovereign territories of Armenia, as well as the preservation of the Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage in territories under the control of Azerbaijan were discussed. The Catholicos of All Armenians said he greatly appreciates the role of the international community in overcoming the challenges and problems," the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin said in a statement.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village  The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015.Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents.“By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents.The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. |
