Arminfo, Armenia French entrepreneurs interested in implementing investment programs in Armenia Yerevan June 20 Alina Hovhannisyan. French entrepreneurs are interested in implementing investment programs in Armenia, taking into account the possibility of exit through Armenia to the markets of the EAEC countries. This was stated by members of the France-Armenia parliamentary friendship group during a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. As the press service of the government reports, Jacques Marilossian, who headed the group of French deputies, noted that positive changes are felt in the country, including in the business environment. He noted that the evidence of this is the opinion of French entrepreneurs doing business in Armenia. "I am confident that the changes will attract new investments to Armenia from France. Any foreign investor in our country will not have any problems and should work in equal conditions. We are aware of the great responsibility that has been assumed by the people, and in this regard we hope for the assistance of our external partners interested in the economic and democratic development of Armenia, "the prime minister said. At the same time, Pashinyan noted that the parliamentary diplomacy plays an important role in the Armenian-French relations and expressed hope that the bilateral cooperation will continue to deepen at various international venues. The prime minister, recalling Armenia's transition to a parliamentary form of government, in this connection stressed the importance of strengthening inter-parliamentary ties. Speaking about the Francophonie, which will be held this fall in Yerevan, the premier assured that the event will be held at a high level. According to the source, during the meeting the parties discussed a number of issues related to the development of the Armenian-French cooperation in the economic, educational and cultural spheres. According to the Armenian National Statistical service data, the foreign trade turnover between Armenia and France in 2017 was $ 82.1 million, with an annual growth of 44.6%. In particular, exports increased by 17% to $ 4.5 million, with imports increasing by 46.6% to $ 77.6 million.