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Marianna Mkrtchyan

The Armenian Ambassador and a White House official discussed the role of faith in strengthening peace and solidarity.

The Armenian Ambassador and a White House official discussed the role of faith in strengthening peace and solidarity.

ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to the United States Narek Mkrtchyan met with Paula White-Cain, Director of the White House Office of Faith Affairs and longtime spiritual mentor to President Donald Trump.

According to the press service of the Armenian Embassy in the United States, during the meeting, the two sides emphasized the importance of faith and spiritual values, emphasizing their role in strengthening peace and solidarity.

The Armenian Ambassador expressed gratitude for the established cooperation between the Office of Faith Affairs and the Embassy, as well as for the support of Christian initiatives. They also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest and discussed opportunities for developing cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the United States in various areas.

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