His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, welcomed former ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
During the meeting, Ocampo provided updates on his efforts to raise awareness about the ethnic cleansing in Artsakh at the COP29 Summit in Azerbaijan, advocate for the release of Armenian prisoners, and encourage global prayers for Armenia and the captives.
His Holiness expressed gratitude for Ocampo’s contributions and reaffirmed the Armenian Church’s dedication to defending the rights of displaced Armenians, preserving Artsakh’s cultural and spiritual heritage, and addressing the region’s challenges.
They also discussed pressing developments in the region and the Middle East. The meeting took place on December 9.