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    Islamic Republic News Agency, Iran
    May 15 2005

    Leader of world Armenian stresses coexistence among followers of
    divine religions

    Arak, May 15, IRNA

    The spiritual Leader of the World Armenians Archbishop Jasliq Aram I
    Keshishian here Sunday said that religious minorities prepare the
    ground for peaceful coexistence among followers of divine religions
    and dialogue among civilizations.

    "There is an amicable relationship between the Armenians of the world
    and Iranian Muslims," the Armenian leader added during his one-day
    visit to the central city of Arak.

    He stressed that Armenians in Iran enjoy the right of citizenship and
    live with comfort and peace.

    It is highly appreciated that the Armenians in Iran are respected, he
    stressed in his meeting with the General of the city Hossein
    Bakhtiari.

    The Armenian citizens in Iran enjoy citizenship rights and they are
    present on the scene to elevate their country, Iran, said the
    Armenian leader.

    The total number of Armenians around the world stands at 15 million,
    he said, adding that the 300,000 Armenians in Iran perform their
    religious duties freely.

    The religious center of the World Armenians is located in Lebanon and
    the the center follows up all various issues of the Armenian
    population throughout the world, he added.

    Bakhtiari, for his turn, stressed that there is a deep relationship
    between Islam and Christianity that is highly appreciated.

    He commemorated the memory and names of the Armenian martyrs of the
    imposed Iraqi war (1980-1988), saying that the Armenians in Iran live
    a decent life in the country.

    In line with other citizens, the Armenians in the central province of
    Markazi are making efforts for the development of the country and
    administrative officials of the province try to ensure that they are
    living in comfort.

    Archbishop Jasliq Aram I Keshishian conferred with President Mohammad
    Khatami in Tehran on Saturday.

    The spiritual leader of the World Armenian arrived in Tehran on
    Thursday, May 12 for a 14-day visit.

    He has already visited Iran for three times.

    During his stay in Iran, he will tour the provinces of Isfahan,
    Markazi, West Azerbaijan and East Azerbaijan.

    He will pay tribute to the founder of the Islamic Revolution the late
    Imam Khomeini on Thursday, May 19.
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