CATHOLICOS ARAM I MEETS WITH IRANIAN PRESIDENT

Noyan Tapan

Nov 4, 2008

TEHRAN, NOVEMBER 4, ARMENIANS TODAY – NOYAN TAPAN. Catholicos of
Cilicia Aram I met with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad on
November 4. During the meeting, M. Ahmadinjad said that all the
religious communities of Iran, including the Armenian community,
live in harmony side by side, sharing the joys and difficulties of
the country. He added that if all the religious heads in the world
lead people towards religion and piety, there will be no wars and
crimes any more.

"The Armenians of Iran" reported that His Holiness in his turn stated
that the Armenians have centuries-old ties with Iran and expressed
satisfaction with the fact that in Iran the Armenians live in peace
and harmony with everybody. He said that he follows all the statements
of President Ahmadinejad, adding: "Contrary to many, we will always
be a friend and defender of Iran".