Aram I discussed Armenia-Russia relations with former Russian Prime Minister the Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I received former Russian Prime Minister Sergey Stepshin and Russian Ambassador to Lebanon Sergey Rudkov. This was reported on Aram Ani's Facebook page.
Regarding the issues raised, Aram I presented his views and concerns, and also recalled his long-standing close friendship with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. It should be noted that during the meeting the current stage of Armenia-Russia relations was discussed, as well as the historical ties of the Armenian Apostolic and Russian Orthodox Churches. "Aram I and the Russian delegation also touched on the role and status of Russia in the countries of the Middle East," reports the press service of the Catholicos.