11 July 2013. The Ambassador of Armenia met with His Holiness Aram I at his summer residence in Bikfaya. Ashod Kotcharian and His Holiness discussed Armenia-Diaspora relation and the situation in the region. The Ambassador then informed the Catholicos of the decision of the Middle East Airlines to create direct service to Yerevan twice a week. Caholicos Aram I welcomed the decision and expressed his appreciation.