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03, 2010
At the Elysee Palace there took place a meeting of President Serzh Sargsyan with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy
Today, at the Elysee Palace there took place a meeting of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy. This is the third meeting of the two Presidents since Serzh Sargsyan was elected President of Armenia. The first meeting of Serzh Sargsyan and Nicoals Sarkozy took place in November, 2008 in the framework of the Armenian President's working visit to France.
After the official ceremony of welcoming the President of Armenia in the Elysee Palace, the two Presidents held a tête-à-tête meeting. Later, President Sarkozy gave official dinner in honor of the Armenian President.
Expressing thanks to President Sarkozy for the invitation to make an official visit to France, Serzh Sargsyan highly praised the high level of the political dialogue existing between the two friendly nations. The President of Armenia noted that for the further deepening of genial relations between Armenia and France it is important to maintain regular contacts and conduct reciprocal visits, exchange views on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest. He also said that in Armenia, as well as by the Armenian communities all over the world, France is perceived as a close friend, an ally and a reliable partner in international affairs, and it endows the Armenian-French relations with special meaning. President Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that relations between Armenia and France develop vigorously in all areas.
President Sarkozy underlined that in France Armenia and the Armenian nation are regarded with fondness, while the Armenian-French community is an indestructible bridge between the two countries and the two peoples. Nicolas Sarkozy reiterated his country's determination to develop relations with Armenia on all directions and underscored that France has been and remains Armenia's friend and will always stand by her side.
The President of Armenia once again thanked the people of France and President Sarkozy for the principled and unwavering position regarding the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Serzh Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy discussed the NK peace process (France is one of the three Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group), issues related to regional security, Armenia-Turkey normalization process as well as other subjects of mutual interest. The President of France praised efforts of the Armenian President aimed at the upholding of regional peace and security.
Presidents Sargsyan and Sarkozy spoke also about further deepening of the bilateral economic and trade ties, expansion of cooperation in the humanitarian area, and exchanged views on Armenia-EU relations. President Sargsyan expressed gratitude to President Sarkozy for constant support provided to Armenia in different areas.
The two sides agreed to continue high level contacts on a regular basis.
After the official ceremony of welcoming the President of Armenia in the Elysee Palace, the two Presidents held a tête-à-tête meeting. Later, President Sarkozy gave official dinner in honor of the Armenian President.
Expressing thanks to President Sarkozy for the invitation to make an official visit to France, Serzh Sargsyan highly praised the high level of the political dialogue existing between the two friendly nations. The President of Armenia noted that for the further deepening of genial relations between Armenia and France it is important to maintain regular contacts and conduct reciprocal visits, exchange views on bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest. He also said that in Armenia, as well as by the Armenian communities all over the world, France is perceived as a close friend, an ally and a reliable partner in international affairs, and it endows the Armenian-French relations with special meaning. President Sargsyan noted with satisfaction that relations between Armenia and France develop vigorously in all areas.
President Sarkozy underlined that in France Armenia and the Armenian nation are regarded with fondness, while the Armenian-French community is an indestructible bridge between the two countries and the two peoples. Nicolas Sarkozy reiterated his country's determination to develop relations with Armenia on all directions and underscored that France has been and remains Armenia's friend and will always stand by her side.
The President of Armenia once again thanked the people of France and President Sarkozy for the principled and unwavering position regarding the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Serzh Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy discussed the NK peace process (France is one of the three Co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group), issues related to regional security, Armenia-Turkey normalization process as well as other subjects of mutual interest. The President of France praised efforts of the Armenian President aimed at the upholding of regional peace and security.
Presidents Sargsyan and Sarkozy spoke also about further deepening of the bilateral economic and trade ties, expansion of cooperation in the humanitarian area, and exchanged views on Armenia-EU relations. President Sargsyan expressed gratitude to President Sarkozy for constant support provided to Armenia in different areas.
The two sides agreed to continue high level contacts on a regular basis.