YEREVAN. - Armenia’s FM Edward Nalbandian today met with the Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia His Beatitude Krikor Bedros XX.

Nalbandian cordially congratulated the 20th Catholicos-Patricarch of the Holy See of the Armenian Catholic Church on his enthronement.

Wising success to his Beatitude in his holy mission, the Minister said: “During my service as Armenia’s Ambassador to France, I was luck and had honor to closely cooperate with you and personally witness your fruitful activity as the leader of French Armenian Catholics.”

The interlocutors touched on the significance of the sacred mass served by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, as well as his message, which was an important expression of solidarity and support to the Armenian people. According to them, the aforementioned message also contributed to the efforts of the international community to prevent new crimes against humanity and genocides.

The parties also exchanged ideas on the events held in the framework of the Armenian Genocide Centennial, stressing the significance of combining the close cooperation and efforts between Armenian and Diaspora institutions.