The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Sunday received a delegation led by H. H. Sheikha Fariha Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, President of the Kuwait Association for The Ideal Family.

Armenia’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Fadey Charchoglyan, presented the objective of Sheikha’s visit to Armenia, and noted that she carries out charity work in a variety of countries and provides assistance to needy families.   

Speaking about the Armenian-Arab relations, Karekin II said they have always been warm, brotherly and friendly, and the expressions of the established traditions are visible today in Kuwait.

He expressed a delight that effective diplomatic relations are established between the two countries.    

Also, Karekin II reflected on Kuwait’s Armenian community, and delightfully noted that the latter greatly contribute to Kuwait’s progress. 

In the person of Sheikha Fariha, the Catholicos extended his thanks to the Kuwaiti authorities for their caring approach toward the Armenians of Kuwait. 

The Catholicos also expressed his special gratitude to Sheikha Fariha for her humanitarian activities.  

In her turn, Ms. Fariha reflected on the high level of religious tolerance in Kuwait, and the Kuwaiti Armenians’ important role in the country’s development.