Just like before, the Turkish authorities hinder the political settlement of the Syrian crisis. 

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II told the aforesaid to Syrian state television, and expressed confidence that the Syrian people will restore their country.  

In addition, Karekin II called on the international community to make all efforts to restore peace in Syria, and so that the Syrian Armenians, who were forced to flee from their homes, may return to their native homes.   

The Catholicos also highly evaluated the Armenia-Syria relations, and recalled that numerous Armenians had found refuge in Syria following the Armenian Genocide in 1915.

Karekin II stressed that even though the Armenian Church in Syria was attacked by terrorists, the Syrian government’s treatment, help and support toward the Armenian people generates a sincere gratitude.