ETCHMIADZIN, JUNE 13, NOYAN TAPAN. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on June 12 received the delegation headed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) John Danilovich, NT was informed from the press service of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. "We are glad that assistance is being provided to the Armenian economy under the Millennium Chalenge Program. The aid provided to our people today is indeed great," His Holiness noted, welcoming the visit of Ambassador John Danilovich to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and expressing his satisfaction with activities of the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Karekin II presented to the guests the mission of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the history of foundation of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, speaking about the current activities of the church and those challenges and difficulties that face it. Expressing his gratitude for the reception, John Danilovich in his turn informed His Holiness about details of their visit to Armenia and expressed his satisfaction with the results of the work done during this period. "We are sure that the program will be of great use for the Armenian population," J. Danilovich said.

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