Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Received Catholicos Aram I

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OCP News Service – Catholicosate of Clilica – 10/06/2023

Ottawa – Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau received His Holiness Aram I Catholicos of Cilicia in Ottawa on June 06, 2023. Various topics concerning the Armenian-Canadian community and the broader international landscape including the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and the need for Azerbaijan to unblock the Lachin Corridor were discussed during the meeting. The visit was part of Catholicos Aram I’s pontifical visit to Canada that started on June 01.

They also discussed Canada’s position in the promotion of a peaceful and just resolution through the OSCE, which is based on the principles of the Helsinki Final Act, including the principle of self-determination. The leaders also discussed the importance of strengthening the bilateral ties between Canada and Armenia, issues related to the Armenian communities in the Middle East, and the need to promote peaceful co-existence and inter-faith dialogue in that region.

The meeting was attended by Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Mélanie Joly, H.E. Arch. Papken Tcharian, Prelate of Armenian Prelacy of Canada, Mr. Hagop Der Khatchadourian, President of ANC-International, and Mr. Mher Karakachian, Chair of the Armenian National Committee of Canada

His Holiness Aram I and Prime Minister Trudeau expressed mutual gratitude and shared a commitment to promoting peace, justice, and tolerance worldwide. Both leaders underscored the importance of continued collaboration and engagement in addressing shared challenges and aspirations.

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OCP News Service