VATICAN CITY, MAR 25, 1999 (VIS) - The following declaration was made early this afternoon by Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls on the Pope's audiences this morning with the president of Armenia and the prime minister of Singapore:
"The president of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Robert Kotcharian, was received in audience this morning by the Holy Father John Paul II. The Armenian head of state then met with Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of state.
"During the discussions, the historical relations established 1700 years ago between the Holy See and Christian Armenia were mentioned, as well as the current religious situation in that country. Special attention was then given to relations between Armenia and other countries of the Caucasus and with European organizations.
"President Kotcharian invited the Holy Father to visit Armenia. John Paul II thanked the Armenian president, saying that he hoped that providence would allow him to go on this apostolic trip soon."
"Also this morning, the Pope received in audience the prime minister of Singapore, Mr. Goh Chok Tong, who subsequently met with the Cardinal Secretary of State. The meeting allowed for a useful exchange of information on the current situation in that young republic, and in the Far East in general."
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