PanArmenian News
July 12 2005

OSCE TO DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO SOLVE KARABAKH CONFLICT

12.07.2005 06:21

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II met with
head of the Finnish permanent delegation to the OSCE Aleksi Harkonen
accompanied by head of the OSCE Office in Armenia Vladimir Pryakhin,
reported the Press Service of the Chancellery of Holy Echmiadzin. In
the course of the meeting the Catholicos presented the historical
past of the Armenian church, specifically noting the challenges and
obstacles it had faced. «We want to thank your organization for your
contribution to establishment of peace in the region, strengthening
the cooperation spirit, creation of acceptable life conditions for
people,» Garegin II said. In his turn Mr. Harkonen presented the
details of his visit to Armenia, emphasizing that the trip provided
an opportunity to get acquainted with Armenia and the Armenian
people. He also underscored the importance of the meeting with the
Catholicos. «The Armenian Church plays an important role in the unity
of the Armenian people,» noted the Finnish diplomat. He also said he
was sure the OSCE will do everything possible for the soonest
settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict. At the end of the
meeting Harkonen conveyed greetings of the Patriarch of the Orthodox
Church of Finland to the Catholicos.