Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad received Catholicos of All Armenians H. H Karekin II on November 15. Al-Assad expressed willingness to promote comprehensive cooperation with Armenia “to match the distinguished relations between peoples of the two countries and its determination to contribute in all what would push relations among countries of the region forward,” Sana e-source informs.

According to the source, President al-Asasd “expressed relief” over the signing of Armenia-Turkey Protocols to normalize relations, which he deems — “will positively affect the region's peoples and future.”

Armenia-Syria historical relations were in focus at the meeting. “His Holiness Catholicos stressed the importance of the recent visit paid by President al-Assad to Armenia and the good impression it has left in the hearts of the Armenian people. He highly appreciated Syria's embracement of the Armenians as a full-fledged Syrian citizens who contribute in the development and prosperity of their country,” Sana reads.