His Holiness Karekin II Receives the Newly Appointed Ambassador of Finland
08.10.2004
On September 14, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received Mrs. Terhi Hakala, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Finland to the Republic of Armenia. Mr. Vladimir Karmirshalian, Ambassador of Armenia to the Republic of Finland, the Kingdom of Denmark and the Kingdom of Norway, accompanied the Ambassador on her visit to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Wishing the Ambassador success and productive service in her new position, His Holiness discussed the cooperation between Armenia and Finland in various spheres. The Pontiff of All Armenians expressed hope that the cooperation and relations between the two countries would continue to grow and develop for the benefit of both nations. During the course of the meeting, His Holiness reflected on his recent visit to Finland and to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, which was upon the invitation of the Most Reverend Dr. Jukka Paarma, Archbishop of Turku and all Finland.
Thanking the Catholicos for the warm reception, Ambassador Hakala remarked on the implementation of projects which would contribute to the fostering of relationships and cooperation between Armenia and Finland.
