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Armenian PM, Holy See Apostolic Nuncio discuss development of Armenia-Vatican relations

yerevan 981989YEREVAN, JULY 17, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan on July 17 received Holy See Apostolic Nuncio to Armenia, Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt.

As ARMENPRESS was informed from the Office of the Prime Minister of Armenia, welcoming Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt to the Government of Armenia, the Premier praised his considerable efforts toward

strengthening relations between Armenia and the Holy See. In Nilol Pashinyan’s words, cooperation between Armenia and the Vatican is underpinned by high-level political dialogue as evidenced by the good dynamics of reciprocal visits and top-level official meetings. The Prime Minister said Armenia is eager to build on the deeply-rooted bilateral relations and strengthen the ties between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Taking the opportunity, the Head of Government introduced the reform process underway in our country.

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