ArmenPress
Nov. 5, 2004
PARLIAMENT CHAIRMAN ENDS VISIT TO FRANCE
PARIS, NOVEMBER 5, ARMENPRESS: Before wrapping up a visit to France,
Armenian parliament chairman Arthur Baghdasarian, met November 4 with
Francois Rocheblois, the chairman of France-Armenia parliamentary
friendship group.
Rocheblois was quoted by Armenian parliament press service as saying
that Turkey cannot join the EU unless it lifts its blockade of Armenia
and recognizes the Armenian genocide. The two men also discussed
development of parliamentary relations and teaching French in Armenia.
Baghdasarian also met with several Senators. He then participated in
the opening of phonethon by the local chapter of Hayastan Fund in
Ici-le-Moulinau town.