Aram I Proposes Kessab Demilitarization to UN
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Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, hosted a meeting in Antelias with a parliamentary delegation from Armenia
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ANTELIAS, Lebanon—On Thursday, March 27, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia had a phone conversation with Jeffrey Feltman, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs.
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Jeffrey Feltman told His Holiness that the UN is concerned about the situation in Kessab and added that he discussed the issue with United Nations-Arab League Special Representative for Syria Lakhdar Brahimi, as well as the Armenian and Turkish Ambassadors to the UN.
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Aram I briefed the UN representative on the current situation in Kessab, especially emphasizing the role of the Turkish government. The Catholicos suggested that the UN discuss the demilitarization of Kessab.
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Feltman said the suggestion was constructive and promised to consult with Lakhdar Brahimi on the issue.
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Aram I also received on Firday a delegation of Armenian members of parliament.
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His Holiness discussed the situation in Kessab and Latakia with the lawmakers and explained the work that the Catholicosate of Cilicia is doing, including consultations with political and diplomatic leaders.
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The Catholicos voiced his appreciation for President Serzh Sarkisian’s support and particularly his political and diplomatic activity.
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