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YEREVAN, JANUARY 11, ARMENPRESS: President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias paid a visit to Antelias Mayravank, based in Lebanon. President of Cyprus met with Aram I, Catholicos of Great House of Cilicia, Antelias informed Armenpress. Aram I stated close relationship between two people stem from the genocides of Armenians and Greeks suffered by Turkey. In return President Christofias stated he agrees with the Catholicos pointing out century dated friendship amid Armenian and Greek people and their struggle for the repairing of justice unite the nations.
Christofias high estimated Cyprus Armenians role in their country. Dwelling on occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkey, the head of the country noted Turkey continues to create obstacles for establishing dialogue between Cyprus based Turks and Greeks. Cyprus President was accompanied by a delegation comprising of 18 ministers and deputies. Cyprus President was awarded by "Ishkhan" order.