HIS HOLINESS KAREIN II MEETS AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT, VISITS ARMENIAN CHURCH IN BAKU
armradio.am
27.04.2010 16:52
On April 26 His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos
of All Armenians, had a meeting with the President of Azerbaijan,
Ilham Aliyev.
In a sincere atmosphere the interlocutors talked about the
World Religious Summit heeheld in Baku, attaching importance to
inter-religious an inter-cultural dialogue for a more peaceful,
secure and prospering life of peoples.
Reference was made to issues related to the Karabakh conflict
settlement. The parties welcomed 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.