Türkiye's Armenian Patriarchate thanks Ankara for peace efforts in Middle East

The Turkish Armenian Patriarchate expressed gratitude Wednesday to Türkiye for efforts to bring peace and tranquility to the Middle East.

"We support their (Türkiye's) endeavors to help people live together in peace, praying for the success and prosperity of these efforts," said the Patriarchate.

The Patriarchate noted in a statement that recent days have witnessed the occurrence of tragic events that have brought sorrow and grief to people in the Middle East.

The statement said it is a well-known and undeniable fact in the international arena that the immunity of civilian settlements is guaranteed by international treaties and legal principles.

"In this context, it is impossible to accept the violation of the right to life of innocent civilians, regardless of the reasons, by targeting residential areas, places of worship, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes during times of war and conflict.

"We reject and condemn such practices that bring pain and tears to humanity, which cannot be justified or defended," it added.