Pope: Achieving peace in the South Caucasus marks a new era of  cooperation and stability

ArmInfo. During his visit to the Holy See, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met  with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

According to the PM's office, His Holiness welcomed Prime Minister  Pashinyan's visit to the Vatican and his participation in the  canonization ceremony of Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan and six other  blesseds. He noted the close relations between the Holy See and  Armenia, particularly noting the role of the Mekhitarist Congregation  of Venice in deepening these ties. The Prime Minister of Armenia once  again congratulated His Holiness on his election as Pope, wishing him  strength and success in fulfilling his sacred mission. He expressed  confidence that under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV, the tradition  of close dialogue between the Holy See and Armenia will continue, as  well as continued attention to matters of importance to Armenia.

During the meeting, regional issues were also discussed. The parties  addressed the establishment of peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan  and talked about humanitarian concerns. His Holiness welcomed the  progress achieved in this regard and expressed hope that the  establishment of peace in the region will mark the beginning of a new  era of cooperation and stability.

The Prime Minister reaffirmed the Armenian government's commitment to  a peace agenda for the benefit of Armenia and the prosperity and  sustainable development of the region.