On Friday 30th, 2023, a phone conversation was held between His Holiness Catholicos Aram I and the President of the Republic of Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan, regarding the recent ongoing crisis in the country due to Azerbaijan’s genocidal blockade of Artsakh.
His Holiness reaffirmed his solidarity with the Artsakh people and informed the President of his recent consultations with the Prime Ministers of Greece and Canada and their positions.
In turn, President Harutyunyan briefed His Holiness on the dire situation in Artsakh imposed by Azerbaijan.
The Catholicos and the President underlined the imperative of maintaining the right of self-determination of the indigenous people of Artsakh.
