CATHOLICOS ARAM I AWARDED PRESIDENT OF CYPRUS
14:00, 11 January, 2013
YEREVAN, JANUARY 11, ARMENPRESS: President of the Republic of Cyprus
Demetris Christofias paid a visit to Antelias Mayravank, based in
Lebanon. President of Cyprus met with Aram I, Catholicos of Great
House of Cilicia, Antelias informed Armenpress. Aram I stated close
relationship between two people stem from the genocides of Armenians
and Greeks suffered by Turkey. In return President Christofias stated
he agrees with the Catholicos pointing out century dated friendship
amid Armenian and Greek people and their struggle for the repairing
of justice unite the nations.
Christofias high estimated Cyprus Armenians role in their country.
Dwelling on occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkey, the head of the
country noted Turkey continues to create obstacles for establishing
dialogue between Cyprus based Turks and Greeks. Cyprus President was
accompanied by a delegation comprising of 18 ministers and deputies.
Cyprus President was awarded by “Ishkhan” order.
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