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04, 2010
President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of the International Organization of Francophonie
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan received the Secretary General of the International Organization of Francophonie Abdou Diouf, who has arrived to Armenia on official visit.
The President of Armenia stressed the importance of our country’s cooperation with the International Organization of Francophonie and noted that our country is faithful to the values of Francophonie, is interested in their dissemination, and is ready to deepen cooperation on different directions. «Armenians have been maintaining close relations with France and French culture for centuries. Sometimes relations were so close that it is hard to decide which culture represent such names as Charles Aznavour, Michel Legrand, Anri Vernoy, Alen Terzian, Garzu, Jansem. They are, certainly, brilliant representatives of French culture but we consider them also an indivisible part of Armenian culture,” the President of Armenia underscored and added, “Undoubtedly, the role of individuals is very important, however the role of the Armenian communities of France and francophone countries in strengthening relations is huge.”
The Secretary General of the International Organization of Francophonie Abdou Diouf expressed gratitude for warm welcome and noted that relations with Armenia, which in 2008 acquired the status of the associated member of the Organization, have developed considerably. He praised efforts aimed at the promotion of French and noted with satisfaction that Days of Francophonie have become a good tradition in Armenia, and the greatest number of events dedicated to Francophonie was organized in 2009.
The President of Armenia and the Secretary General of the International Organization of Francophonie discussed possibilities of future cooperation.
The President of Armenia stressed the importance of our country’s cooperation with the International Organization of Francophonie and noted that our country is faithful to the values of Francophonie, is interested in their dissemination, and is ready to deepen cooperation on different directions. «Armenians have been maintaining close relations with France and French culture for centuries. Sometimes relations were so close that it is hard to decide which culture represent such names as Charles Aznavour, Michel Legrand, Anri Vernoy, Alen Terzian, Garzu, Jansem. They are, certainly, brilliant representatives of French culture but we consider them also an indivisible part of Armenian culture,” the President of Armenia underscored and added, “Undoubtedly, the role of individuals is very important, however the role of the Armenian communities of France and francophone countries in strengthening relations is huge.”
The Secretary General of the International Organization of Francophonie Abdou Diouf expressed gratitude for warm welcome and noted that relations with Armenia, which in 2008 acquired the status of the associated member of the Organization, have developed considerably. He praised efforts aimed at the promotion of French and noted with satisfaction that Days of Francophonie have become a good tradition in Armenia, and the greatest number of events dedicated to Francophonie was organized in 2009.
The President of Armenia and the Secretary General of the International Organization of Francophonie discussed possibilities of future cooperation.