Armenian president: Pope’s position will pave way for Armenian Genocide recognition by other nations

June 27, 2016 By administrator

Armenian president Pope’s acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide and the resolution by Bundestag “will pave the way for new recognitions by other nations,” President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan said in an interview with Reuters.

“Germany is a very important and significant actor on the international stage and this (decision) will serve as a good example for other nations to follow and to learn from it,” he said.

President Sargsyan also spoke about Turkey’s ambitions to join EU, saying that in his opinion Turkey cannot impose its views or exert pressure on EU.

“I don’t honestly see any prospects that would pave the way for Turkey joining the EU,” he added.

Pope’s Visit to Armenia Set for June 24

April 9, 2016 By administrator

Pope Francis (left) with Catholicos Karekin II in the Vatican in April 2015

ROME—After much rumor and speculation, the Vatican confirmed on Saturday that Pope Francis will visit Armenia this June. Vatican sources say he will arrive in Armenia on June 24 and continue his visit until June 26.

The Vatican also announced that the Pope planned to visit Georgia and Azerbaijan in the fall. That trip, sources announced, will take place from September 30 to October 2.

Francis had expressed his desire to visit Armenia last November, during an airborne press conference coming back from his Africa tour.