YEREVAN. – French President Nikolas Sarkozy, being on official visit to Armenia, visited Holy See Echmiadzin and met All Armenian Catholicos Karekin II on Thursday.

Catholicos welcomed the visit of the Presidents and praised relations established on the highest level between the two friendly nations. Regarding the historical connection of the nations, Karekin II stated the warm reception by the French people towards Armenians during his visits to France, Catholicos added.

“It is a great honor to be in Armenia to testify the friendship between our nations,” Sarkozy stated.

After the meeting Armenian and French Presidents visited Holy See and its museum.