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PM meets Syrian Orthodox Church supreme head

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church H.H. Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II and others, in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI
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New Delhi, February 17

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Universal Syrian Orthodox Church Supreme Head Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem-II on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital.

The two leaders shook hands and exchanged pleasantries before discussing matters of mutual interest.

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Earlier in the day the Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church had stated that India is known worldwide as a country that practices religious tolerance, terming his visit of the nation as a ‘privilege'.

The patriarch arrived inNew Delhion Monday after an 11-day visit to Kerala.

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This is his maiden visit toIndiaafter being elected the Supreme head of the Orthodox Church in March 2014. — ANI

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