His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians today received newly appointed Ambassador of Australia to Armenia Graeme Meehan (seat in Moscow) at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

Transmitting his kind wishes to the Ambassador on the occasion of the assumption of the mission, with satisfaction, the Catholicos of All Armenians touched upon the diplomatic relations and close partnership between Armenia and Australia.

Expressing gratitude for the reception, the Ambassador stressed the major involvement of the Armenian community of Australia which has made achievements in Australia and its major involvement in different sectors of the country.

During the conversation, His Holiness Karekin II recalled his pontifical visits to Australia and expressed his appreciation to the Australian government for the care for the Armenian community.

The parties also touched upon the close cooperation between churches through the active involvement of the leader of the Armenian Diocese of Australia and New Zealand, evidence of which was the visit of the ecumenical delegation of the spiritual leaders of the Churches of Australia to Armenia and particularly the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.