Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), Syria
May 14 2005
Catholicos Armenian Orthodox / Syrian-Armenian Relations
by Nawal Idelbi
Tehran, May 15 (SANA)-
Catholicos Aram I of Armenian Orthodox stressed the importance of the
relation between the Syrian and Armenian peoples and said : “We have
the feeling of amity and loyalty for Syria and its people who have
deep-rooted history of good stances towards the Armenian people”.
Catholicos Aram I added during a dinner celebration held yesterday by
Syria’s Ambassador to Iran Hammed Hassan that Syria and Lebanon have
a special position in the hearts of the Armenian people, expressing
appreciation over Syria’s support to the Lebanese people.
He also underlined in a statement to SANA correspondent in Tehran the
importance of the relations between Armenia and Syria and the
necessity of boosting them in all fields, asserting the importance of
the Arab solidarity and defense of the Arab just issues.
Catholicos Aram I called Israel to withdraw from all occupied Arab
lands and return the usurped rights to their legitimate owners.