On Friday, His Holiness Aram I was the official guest of Sheikh Nahayan, UAE’S Minister Of Culture, Youth And Community Development, at a special luncheon organized in his honor. Rev Mesrob Sarkissian, the members of the Church Council and the two priests from Lebanon were also among the guests.

At the end of the dinner, Catholicos Aram I thanked the UAE authorities for being attentive to the Armenian Community and expressed his appreciation for their contribution to interfaith cooperation and building relations. The Minister in his turn acknowledged the positive contribution of Armenians to their country’s development.