Catholicos of All Armenians discusses peacebuilding issues in South  Caucasus with delegation from Save Armenia

ArmInfo.  Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II met with a delegation from Save Armenia, led by Executive Director Dr. Paul Murray.

According to the Press Office of the Mother See of Etchmiadzin, His  Holiness expressed gratitude to the delegation members for their  initiatives aimed at protecting human rights, promoting religious  freedom, and developing dialogue between peoples.

Karekin II noted with satisfaction the organization's efforts to  raise issues concerning Armenia and the Armenian people and to  properly represent them in international forums, especially during  these difficult times for our country.

The Patriarch of Armenia addressed the current situation in  Church-state relations, the protection of the rights of forcibly  displaced Armenians of Artsakh, the release of Armenian prisoners  illegally held in Azerbaijan, and the preservation of the Armenian  spiritual and cultural heritage of Artsakh.

Speaking about the spiritual, educational, and national preservation  mission of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Patriarch emphasized  that the Church serves to strengthen the spiritual life of Armenians,  foster national unity, and affirm spiritual and moral values in  public life.

Dr. Paul Murray outlined the purpose of the delegation's visit and  reaffirmed the organization's readiness to support the Armenian  Church and the Armenian people and to contribute in every way to  overcoming the challenges facing Armenia.

Peacebuilding processes in the region were also touched upon during  the conversation, emphasizing that lasting peace must be based on the  principles of justice, respect for the rights of peoples, and  dignified coexistence.