Catholicos Aram I of the Great House of Cilicia received former Russian Prime Minister Sergei Stepashin and Russia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Lebanon, Sergei Rudakov, for discussions on Armenian-Russian relations and the historical ties between the Armenian and Russian churches.
Stepashin, the former head of the Russian government, is in Lebanon on a short-term visit with a special mission, according to a post on the Catholicos’s Facebook page.
During the discussions, Catholicos Aram I shared his assessments and concerns regarding the issues raised. He also reflected on the close friendship he has developed over the years with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, emphasizing the importance of their longstanding personal relationship.
Aram I and the Russian delegation also discussed Russia’s role and position in Middle Eastern countries.
Stepashin also held meetings with the President and Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon to discuss various issues.
