The Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, on Tuesday paid a visit to President Serzh, and congratulated him for his reelection into office as a result of Monday’s presidential vote.  

“Your triumph in the election proves that our people see the prospect for Armenia’s progress and development, they trust your reform programs, and appreciate your efforts and devotion in this direction, your track-record and merit in serving the Motherland,” Karekin II’s specifically said in his respective message, and expressed a hope that Sargsyan’s second tenure would be a breakthrough period for Armenia’s development.   

Patriarch Nerses Bedros XIX of the Armenian Catholic Church likewise issued a congratulatory message to Serzh Sargsyan.

“We are confident that the focusing of the majority of the voters’ ballots on you was not accidental, but rather a result of their trust [in you] and expectations for a road to a secure Armenia,” Nerses Bedros XIX said in his message, and expressed a confidence that Serzh Sargsyan will fulfill the Armenia-Diaspora-Arstakh (Karabakh) nationwide objectives.