National Iraqi News Agency (NINA)
Tuesday
President Saleh: Armenians Are An Essential Component Of The Iraqi Social Fabric
BAGHDAD / NINA /-President Barham Salih affirmed that Armenians are an essential component of the Iraqi social fabric.
A presidential statement said, "Saleh received at al-Salam Palace in Baghdad on Tuesday Avak Asadourian, President of the Armenian Orthodox Church in Iraq and his accompanying delegation, praising their determination to uphold their national identity and peaceful coexistence with the rest of the components, expressing his readiness to support the legitimate demands of them in a free and dignified life with the rest of the people."
In turn, Archbishop Asadurian expressed his appreciation for the role played by the President of the Republic in order to bring all Iraqi components closer together and enhance the spirit of national understanding.
During the meeting, they discussed the need to pay greater attention to the Armenian role in the legislative and executive institutions. / End