ETCHMIADZIN.- The Georgian church posed many obstacles during the visit of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II to Georgia, said Chancellor of the Mother See Bishop Arshak Khachatrian.

In particular Karekin II was prevented from visiting Surb Norashen church in Tbilisi and Surb Nshan church in Akhaltskha.

His Holiness Karekin II expressed willingness to visit the churches but in fact he failed to do it, he said not disclosing the details how the Georgian side prevented his attempts.

“Besides, the Georgian press spread reports about alleged communiqué signed by the sides at the instigation of the Georgian church. In fact communiqué was issued unilaterally by the Georgian side,” he said.

However, Bishop Arshak Khachatrian expressed hope constructive relations will develop between the two churches resting on faith and prudence.