Catholicos Karekin II Received Newly Appointed Czech Republic Ambassador to Armenia

OCP News Service – 24/02/2023

Yerevan-Armenia: H.H. Karekin the Second Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians received the newly Appointed Czech Republic Ambassador to Armenia, Petr Pirunchik at Holy Etchmiadzin on February 22, 2023.

According to Holy Etchmiadzin:

Noting with satisfaction the close friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, His Holiness expressed hope that they will be continuous and provide good results for both peoples. The Armenian Patriarch emphasized that the Armenian community of the Czech Republic also makes an important contribution to the further strengthening of Armenian-Czech relations. On this occasion, Catholicos Karekin II, in the person of the ambassador, conveyed his appreciation to the Czech authorities and the Czech Catholic Church for their warm and caring attitude towards the Armenian community.

The newly appointed Ambassador Petr Pirunchik, thanking for the good wishes, assured His Holiness that he will contribute to the further strengthening and development of Armenian-Czech relations.

At the meeting, the current situation in the region, the security and ontological problems facing Armenia and Artsakh, and the steps to overcome the disastrous consequences of the war were also discussed. In this regard, the Patriarch of All Armenians welcomed the efforts of international organizations and friendly countries to re-establish peace and stability in the region, emphasizing also the continuous mediation efforts for the return of Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan.

In turn, Ambassador Pirunchik confirmed that the Czech Republic supports the efforts of the European Union to establish peace in the region, and expressed readiness to support the return of prisoners.

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OCP News Service