YEREVAN, OCTOBER 18, NOYAN TAPAN. His Holiness Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians passed the Armenian people's deep gratitude to the French authorities and people, receiving Henry Cuny, the Ambassador of the Republic of France finished his diplomatic mission to Armenia. Noyan Tapan was informed about it by the Information Services of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. "We are too glad that we have had possibility for so long years to enjoy Your presence in Armenia and devotion to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, see the love existing in Your sole towards Armenia and the Armenian people," the Patriarch of All Armenians said. His Holiness touched upon with satisfaction the assistance and support that France has always showen to the Armenian people in different spheres. Mr.Cuny also presented his impressions about the period of his service in Armenia. "Armenia is a country of historic evidences. ... It is a country owner of inexhaustible riches," the Ambassador mentioned in his speech. At the end of the meeting, the Catholicos of All Armenians, expressing gratitude to the Ambassador for the services, addressed his best wishes in the future work.

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