ETCHMIADZIN. – Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Thursday met with a delegation led by Chairman Viktor Khristenko of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board.

The parties reflected on the objective of the Commission and the prospects for cooperation between Armenia and the Eurasian Economic Commission. In this connection, the Catholicos stressed the development of ties between the peoples and countries, Information System of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin informs.   

Also, Karekin II and Khristenko spoke about Armenian-Russian relations and the ties between the Armenian Apostolic and Russian Orthodox Churches. In this regard, the Catholicos stated that the Armenian Church is at the origins of the formation of friendship between the two peoples. And reflecting on the Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman’s services rendered to the Russian Church, the Catholicos of All Armenians highly praised Viktor Khristenko’s devotion.