The Grand Mufti of Syria Ahmad Badreddine Hassoun and Minister of Syria for Religious Affairs Mohammed Abdul-Sattar Al Sayed visited the Armenian Prelacy of Damascus with a delegation of clerics and teachers.

The guests of honor were received by the Head of the Armenian Diocese of Damascus, His Excellency, Bishop Armash Nalbandian and representatives of national authorities in Damascus. The visit was part of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and began with a visit to the Armenian St. Sargis Church of Damascus on January 6. The Grand Mufti and the Minister of Religious Affairs expressed their support to the Armenian people on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and condemned the Turks.