NICOSIA, JANUARY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. In the framework of the state visit to Cyprus, President Serzh Sargsyan met today with Archbishop Chrisostomos II. At the meeting the President of Armenia and Archbishop Chrisostomos II spoke about the centuries-long Armenian-Cypriot friendship, similarity in the destinies of the two nations, and the role and significance of church in the lives of the Armenian and Cypriot peoples for the preservation of culture and national identity in the difficult times when the two nations were deprived of statehood. President Sargsyan discussed with Archbishop Chrisostomos II issues related to the Armenian community of Cyprus, which thanks to the Cypriot authorities and the Church was able to successfully integrate into the society of the country, maintaining at the same time its national identity. In the framework of his state visit to Cyprus, President Serzh Sargsyan visited also the Armenian Narek School, familiarized with the conditions, learned about its activities, and presented books. Serzh Sargsyan visited also the Saint Mother of God Armenian Church and met with the representatives of the Armenian community.

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