ETCHMIADZIN. – The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin on Tuesday issued a statement on Armenia’s snap parliamentary elections on June 20.

"By the mercy of God, the parliamentary elections (…) had a relatively peaceful course and passed without serious incidents.

It is extremely important for the [Armenian] Church that the political force assuming the leadership of the country be able to ensure and guarantee pro-patriotic solutions to vital (…) issues (…), and other issues that have nationwide coverage.

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin positively assesses the reference made yesterday by acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during the rally to the importance of solidarity, unity, consolidation of the whole national potential (…).

The Acting Prime Minister's proposal for a dialogue addressed to the spiritual leaders is also welcome," the statement of the Mother See reads, in part.