Garegin II received the new ambassador of the Order of Malta at the Holy Etchmiadzin

On November 3, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II received the newly appointed Ambassador of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Republic of Armenia, Marco Romoli, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. This is reported by Hetq.am.

The leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church congratulated the diplomat on the start of his diplomatic mission and expressed high appreciation for the consistent implementation of the Order's humanitarian, medical, and charitable projects in the country. During the conversation, His Holiness emphasized the importance of the social and pastoral programs of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, specifically highlighting the urgent support for families forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

In turn, Ambassador Marco Romoli thanked him for the reception and outlined in detail the current programs of the Order of Malta in the Armenian healthcare sector. The interlocutors reviewed future prospects for bilateral humanitarian cooperation and pointed out the urgent need to join efforts to help people facing severe social challenges.

The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is one of the oldest Christian institutions in the world and operates as a sovereign humanitarian organization without its own territory. Based in Rome, the Order maintains official diplomatic relations with more than 110 countries, mints coins, issues passports, and concludes international treaties. With the assistance of an extensive network of volunteers and medical specialists, the organization works to provide medical assistance, social support, and disaster relief in more than 120 countries.