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France’s Support to Development of RA Cooperation with
European Structures Deserves Highest Evaluation
30.09.2006 13:46 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ `After the proclamation of Armenia’s independence
France was one of those countries which first came to support our
young state and still keeps on rendering assistance in the state
building, economy development, culture and education,’ Armenian
President Robert Kocharian said inaugurating the Square of France in
the heart of Yerevan. In his words, France is Armenia’s reliable ally
on the European and international arena. `Our states hold a useful
dialogue in various directions. France’s support to the strengthening
of cooperation between Armenia and the European structures deserves
the highest evaluation. I would like to specifically note France’s
constructive role in the process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict
settlement. During the recent years our economic ties have fixed
considerable progress. Major French companies make investments in
various sectors of our economy. I would like to welcome the leaders of
several companies, who are present at this ceremony today. I would
also like to point out to the ties between dozens of our regions and
twin cities. We attach great attention and encourage the cooperation
in scientific, cultural and educational fields. In this view the
French University in Yerevan is one of the achievements. The
University not only prepares skilled specialists but also coordinates
Francophonie in Armenia. The Year of Armenia in France is the latest
proof of the excellent relations between our two states. This is a
golden opportunity to familiarize France and the whole world with our
culture, economy, past and present.

There are Armenian monuments, squares and streets with Armenian names,
Armenian houses and institutions in France. Over a hundred of
monuments dedicated to Armenians and the Armenian Genocide victims
have been inaugurated in various regions of France being the evidence
of sympathy and respect towards the Armenian people. We are deeply
grateful to the French people for this.

Mr President, I am glad that your visit to Armenia offered us the
opportunity to give due to France naming this beautiful square the
Square of France. This square is surrounded by theaters, musical
institutions and museums. As a matter of fact this is one of the most
favorite spots in our city, the knot binding various districts of
Yerevan. This is the heart of Yerevan and the name of France is
engraved on it. Let this name be eternal like our friendship. Long
live France! Long live Armenia! Long live Armenian-French friendship.’