CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS MEETS WITH AZERBAIJAN’S ILHAM ALIYEV

Panorama.am
17:41 27/04/2010

Politics

On April 26 His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos
of All Armenians, had a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan,
Ilham Aliyev, Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin press office reported.

Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office, Sheikh-al-islam Haji
Allahshukur Pashazadeh, General Secretary for Inter-Church Relations
of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin Archbishop Yeznik Petrosyan, the
head of the Mother See information department Priest Vahram Melikyan
were present at the meeting.

In a sincere atmosphere the interlocutors talked about the World
Religious Summit held in Baku, signifying the inter-religious and
inter-cultural dialogue for a more peaceful, secure and prosperous
life of peoples.

Reference was made to issues related to the Karabakh conflict
settlement. The parties hailed the efforts targeted at the peaceful
resolution of the conflict, attaching importance to the role of
religious leaders and clergymen. The parties attached importance to
mutual visits and contacts between the two peoples that would help
strengthen the spirit of trust and cooperation.

The same day his Holiness Karekin II visited the Armenian St. Grigor
Lusavorich Church of Baku, which is currently used as a library. The
Catholicos voiced hope that the church would again open its doors in
the future.

Catholicos of All Armenians attended the Azerbaijani President’s
reception, organized for the summit participants. Karekin II returned
to Echmiadzin late Monday evening.