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October 8, 2004

His Holiness Karekin II Receives the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Finland

On September 14, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos
of All Armenians, received Mrs. Terhi Hakala, newly appointed Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to the Republic
of Armenia. Mr. Vladimir Karmirshalian, Ambassador of Armenia to the
Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Norway,
accompanied the Ambassador on her visit to the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin.

Wishing the Ambassador success and productive service in her new position,
His Holiness discussed the cooperation between Armenia and Finland in
various spheres. The Pontiff of All Armenians expressed hope that the
cooperation and relations between the two countries would continue to grow
and develop for the benefit of both nations. During the course of the
meeting, His Holiness reflected on his recent visit to Finland and to the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, which was upon the invitation of the
Most Reverend Dr. Jukka Paarma, Archbishop of Turku and all Finland.

Thanking the Catholicos for the warm reception, Ambassador Hakala remarked
on the implementation of projects which would contribute to the fostering of
relationships and cooperation between Armenia and Finland.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress