ETCHMIADZIN. – The Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, on Wednesday met—at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin—with German Ambassador Reiner Morell, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia.

Karekin II reflected on the close ties that are formed between the Mother See and the German embassy in Armenia. He also underscored the ambassador’s efforts to strengthen Armenian-German relations.

In addition, the Catholicos spoke about the ongoing German Bundestag (parliament) debates regarding the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and expressed the hope that these deliberations will have a positive outcome. He stressed that if Germany were to formally recognize and condemn the Armenian Genocide, this will set an example for other states and nations and also contribute to the prevention of such tragedies in the future.

Ambassador Morell, for his part, thanked the Catholicos of All Armenians for the warm attitude and collaboration.