ARF in Greece refuses to meet with RA president

ArmInfo. The Central Committee of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation "Dashanktsutyun" (ARF) of Greece refused to meet with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan, who is visiting Athens.

The ARF statement emphasized that they are following Khachaturyan's  official visit to Athens and reaffirm that the historical  Armenian-Greek friendship and the development of multifaceted  cooperation stem from the vital interests of both states and peoples.

"The deepening of high-level state relations is welcome; we expect  this to contribute to regional stability and the well-being of  peoples. At the same time, the events recorded in Armenia's internal  affairs are deeply concerning. Actions against the Church are a cause  for grave concern. The persecution of the clergy demonstrates the use  of state leverage to undermine the Church's authority and weaken  national unity.  Under these circumstances, we consider it  inappropriate to participate in the planned meetings with President  Khachaturyan, rejecting this process," the ARF of Greece emphasized.