Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received a delegation of the Polish-Armenian parliamentary friendship group, Polish Seym, led by Senator Lukasz Abgarowicz.

His Holiness Karekin II expressed his condolences on the tragic death of President Lech Kaczynsk, First Lady and other high-ranking officials and clergymen as a result of an air crash, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatzin press service informed NEWS.am.

Armenian-Polish ties have a long history, the Armenian community in Poland being evidence thereof. Armenia appreciates the Polish authorities’ efforts to enable the Armenians residing in Poland to preserve their national identity.

Senator Abgarowicz stressed Poland appreciates the Armenian community’s contribution to the country prosperity and cultural development.

Polish Ambassador to Armenia Zdzislaw Raczynski and RA Ambassador to Poland Ashot Galoyan accompanied the delegation.

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