Syria's Ambassador to Armenia meets Catholicos Karekin IIJune 28, 2022 - 12:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, met with the newly appointed Ambassador of Syria to Armenia Dr. Nora Arisian at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on Monday, June 27. According to the Etchmiadzin press service, the Catholicos congratulated Arisian on her appointment and expressed hope that her tenure will further strengthen the “centuries-old” relations between the Syrian and Armenian people, Asbarez says. The pontiff also emphasized the important role the Armenian community in Syria plays in strengthening ties between the two countries. During the meeting, the Catholicos of All Armenians referred to the tragic losses and devastation caused by terrorist attacks in Syria and the 44-day war in Artsakh, expressing confidence that “the two friendly nations will overcome the challenges they face with a spirit of optimism and strong faith.” Arisian briefed the Catholicos about the difficulties facing the Armenian community due to the conflict in Syria, confirming that the Syrian authorities are making every effort to improve the situation of the Armenian community. The Ambassador also emphasized the role of the Syrian-Armenian community in overcoming the current challenges in Syria, which has always been highly appreciated in the country. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. 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. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |