YEREVAN. – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan, who is in Lodz, Poland within the framework of the OSCE Ministerial Council, had a meeting with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations within the Holy See's Secretariat of State, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia informs Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The interlocutors noted with satisfaction that an active and effective dialogue was formed between Armenia and the Holy See—and based on shared Christian values and historical heritage. Mirzoyan highly appreciated Archbishop Gallagher's contribution to the development of bilateral relations, expressing the readiness of the Armenian side to make continuous efforts to further enrich the existing agenda.

During the meeting, matters related to the agreements reached during the visit of the Armenian Foreign Minister to the Holy See in October were discussed.

Mirzoyan briefed his interlocutor on the security situation created as a result of the 44-day war in 2020 and of the latest Azerbaijani aggression against the sovereign territory of Armenia, as well as on the existing humanitarian problems.

Reaffirming the commitment of the Armenian side to advance the peace agenda, the Armenian FM noted that Azerbaijan is hindering, with its bellicose rhetoric and extremist aspirations, the establishment of peace and stability in the region.