The President of the Republic and the Primate of the Shirak Diocese expressed concern and worry about the challenges and problems facing the country. President Armen Sarkissian visited Gyumri

Today, President of the Republic Armen Sarkissian paid a working visit to Gyumri.

President Sarkissian met with His Grace Archbishop Mikael Ajapahyan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.

The President of the Republic and the Primate of the Shirak Diocese spoke about the heavy losses we suffered during the war and the crisis in the country. They agreed on having no alternative but to rise as a nation and a state by joint efforts.

Noting that the situation continues to be severe, they expressed concern and anxiety over the diverse challenges and problems facing the country and touched upon the ways to overcome them.

They considered it especially important to secure and protect the state borders and border communities, to resolve the problems related to the return of prisoners, hostages, and the search for the missing.

Accompanied by the Primate of the Shirak Diocese, the President of the Republic visited the Church of the Holy Saviour in Gyumri.

President Sarkissian also met with Shirak Governor (Marzpet) Tigran Petrosyan and Gyumri Mayor Samvel Balasanyan.