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09, 2011
President Serzh Sargsyan met with President Nicolas Sarkozy
In the framework of his official visit to France, today President Serzh Sargsyan met with President Nicolas Sarkozy.
At the meeting, which took place after the official welcoming ceremony, the Presidents of the two countries discussed the process and prospects of development of the multifaceted Armenian-French relations.
Welcoming the President of Armenia, the President of France noted that he is looking forward to his state visit to Armenia and said that the framework of the visit itself is intended to demonstrate exceptionally cordial relations between the two states.
Nicolas Sarkozy underscored that France is Armenia’s friend and will always stand by its side. The President of France hailed reforms implemented in Armenia under the leadership of the President.
President Sarkozy noted with satisfaction that France is the second largest investor for Armenia however will not stop there and will continue to come up with new projects.
Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude for warm reception and noted that he was glad his visit to France was taking place at this particular moment when Armenia celebrates the 20th anniversary of its independence. President Sargsyan underlined that our country is keenly interested in developing relations with France. “We are proud with our relations with France, and we attach the utmost importance to the established close relations between our two states,” President Sargsyan said.
During the working dinner, Presidents of Armenia and France discussed also cooperation in the areas of energy, infrastructure development, education and culture.
They also spoke about regional issues and the current stage of the NK peace process.
Before his meeting with the President of France, Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the National Assembly Bernard Accoyer.
The President of the National Assembly underscored that there are very few countries that French Parliament has relations comparable with the relations with the Armenian Parliament. Bernard Accoyer assessed these relations as unique and noted that Armenia has very active friends in the French National Assembly; at the same time France has equally good friends at the National Assembly of Armenia.
The parties stressed the importance of interparliamentary diplomacy in strengthening relations of the two countries. They also highlighted active work of the friendship groups in the parliaments of Armenia and France.
At the meeting, which took place after the official welcoming ceremony, the Presidents of the two countries discussed the process and prospects of development of the multifaceted Armenian-French relations.
Welcoming the President of Armenia, the President of France noted that he is looking forward to his state visit to Armenia and said that the framework of the visit itself is intended to demonstrate exceptionally cordial relations between the two states.
Nicolas Sarkozy underscored that France is Armenia’s friend and will always stand by its side. The President of France hailed reforms implemented in Armenia under the leadership of the President.
President Sarkozy noted with satisfaction that France is the second largest investor for Armenia however will not stop there and will continue to come up with new projects.
Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude for warm reception and noted that he was glad his visit to France was taking place at this particular moment when Armenia celebrates the 20th anniversary of its independence. President Sargsyan underlined that our country is keenly interested in developing relations with France. “We are proud with our relations with France, and we attach the utmost importance to the established close relations between our two states,” President Sargsyan said.
During the working dinner, Presidents of Armenia and France discussed also cooperation in the areas of energy, infrastructure development, education and culture.
They also spoke about regional issues and the current stage of the NK peace process.
Before his meeting with the President of France, Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the National Assembly Bernard Accoyer.
The President of the National Assembly underscored that there are very few countries that French Parliament has relations comparable with the relations with the Armenian Parliament. Bernard Accoyer assessed these relations as unique and noted that Armenia has very active friends in the French National Assembly; at the same time France has equally good friends at the National Assembly of Armenia.
The parties stressed the importance of interparliamentary diplomacy in strengthening relations of the two countries. They also highlighted active work of the friendship groups in the parliaments of Armenia and France.