On October 26, His Holiness Pope Francis received Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on an official visit to the Vatican.
Expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to meet, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan conveyed the warm greetings of the Armenian people and government to the Holy Patriarch. The minister noted that his visit to the Vatican took place on the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Armenia and the Holy See. It is an excellent opportunity to discuss bilateral relations based on centuries-old historical ties and similar spiritual values.
RA Foreign Minister expressed gratitude for the many messages and calls for peace made by the Pope during the 44-day war and the subsequent period.
Minister Mirzoyan presented to His Holiness the situation created in the region, emphasizing the importance of addressing humanitarian issues, and in this regard, conveyed the message of the RA Prime Minister to the Pope.
