The Russian President noted that there are warm relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Armenian Apostolic Church. This makes an important contribution to cooperation between peoples.
After the talk, Vladimir Putin, accompanied by Garegin II, examined the Katolikosat, and also the cathedral in Echmiadzin. The Russian President was shown exhibits made of gold, and a collection of paintings, icons, and ancient stone crosses.
See also
Visit to Armenia
March 24 − 25, 2005