MINSK, 21 August (BelTA) - Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent birthday greetings to Catholicos Karekin II of All Armenians, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
Belarus and Armenia are united by long-standing historical and cultural ties, in the preservation of which Christianity plays a huge role, the message runs.
“Your pastoral mission is focused on strengthening interdenominational dialogue, civil peace and social harmony. Being a steadfast supporter of expanding open partnerships between our countries, you have always promoted friendship between the Armenian and Belarusian nations,” the head of state stressed.