FRENCH PRESIDENT’S VISIT TO ARMENIA ON INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY TO HAVE SPECIFIC MEANING – AMBASSADOR
news.am, Armenia
Oct 17 2011
YEREVAN. – The visit of the French President was organized and took
place within the frameworks of Armenian-French relations, French
Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud said in a press conference
on Monday.
French President’s visit was succeeded by the official visit of the
Armenian President to France.
“The fact that the visit coincided with the 20th anniversary of
Armenia’s independence gave a special meaning to it. French President
had a chance to congratulate Armenia on its anniversary. France is
ready to cooperate with Armenia in future and support it in various
spheres. Besides, Nikolas Sarkozy has stated once again that Turkey
should face its history and recognize the Armenian Genocide,” the
diplomat stated.
Responding to the report on 20th anniversary, the French diplomat
said that it was a good chance to conclude results gained during those
years. He believes that Armenia implements it with pride and trust.
According to him, Armenia has achievement such as the new political
system, integration into democratic culture, and transfer into market
relations. Moreover, Armenia gained its position in international
arena, among other things by becoming participant of the European
Partnership and European Council.