ETCHMIADZIN. – Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Tuesday received a delegation led by President of the National Assembly of Serbia Maja Gojković, who is in Armenia on an official visit.

Karekin II noted that the friendly relations between the two nations are becoming closer, and reflected on the Armenian community in Serbia and the historical Armenian-Serbian ties.

Also, the Catholicos extended his appreciation to the Serbian people for their assistance rendered to Armenia immediately after the disastrous earthquake that hit the country in 1988.

In addition, Karekin II reflected on the warm relations and collaboration between the Armenian Apostolic and the Serbian Orthodox Churches.

Gojković, in turn, spoke about the history of the two peoples and the current partnership between the two countries. She likewise underscored the relations between the two churches.

Furthermore, the interlocutors conferred on the challenges facing the two countries, and the assistance by the two churches toward overcoming these challenges.

Also, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II extended his brotherly greetings to Patriarch Irinej of the Serbian Orthodox Church.