ARMENIA ALWAYS FELT FRANCE’S SUPPORT

PanARMENIAN.Net
18.10.2006 19:05 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ At a reception in Paris Armenian Prime Minister
Andranik Margaryan said that it’s an honor for the Armenian delegation
to be hosted in the French parliament remarkable for its rich history
and traditions. Andranik Margaryan underscored that the delegation
arrived in Paris for opening of the Year of Armenia in France and
has already held some important meetings in the Senate. October 18
the delegation will take part in a solemn event dedicated to the 15th
anniversary of Armenia’s independence.

Recently we have had the opportunity to speak our friendship. These
are not empty words. The Armenian-French ties record centuries-old
traditions.

Today they are active and multisided. Several weeks ago French
President Jacques Chirac paid a visit to Armenia. Our people welcomed
him with great warmth. We evaluate this visit as recognition of a
successful way towards legal state, developed democracy and free
economy the RA passed during 15 years," Premier Margaryan said.

He also remarked that Armenia always felt the support France and
its people. In his words, France assist the process of Armenia’s
integration into the European structures and takes part in the Nagorno
Karabakh conflict settlement as the OSCE MG Co-chair. Major French
companies invest in the Armenian economy. "The French parliament plays
an important role in these processes. There are a number of groups
assisting in the implementation of various programs on Armenia. The
people who gathered here are our friends and it does not matter
whether they represent the ruling party or the opposition. We assess
highly sincere friendship and I am extremely glad to see that our
intergovernmental ties are built on mutual respect, cooperation and
friendship," Margaryan said, reports the RA government’s press office.