ARMENIAN, FRENCH PRESIDENTS DISCUSS BILATERAL RELATIONS IN PARIS

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March 10 2010
Armenia

Following ceremonial meeting at Elysée, RA President Serzh Sargsyan
and French President Nicolas Sarkozy held a private meeting.

Referring to RA Presidential Spokesman Samvel Farmanyan, the NEWS.am
correspondent reported that the meting was held in a friendly
atmosphere.

The sides discussed the present stage of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace
process, regional security, Armenian-Turkish reconciliation and other
issues of mutual interest. The French leader expressed his appreciation
of his Armenian counterpart’s efforts to establish peace and stability
in the region.

The Armenian and French Presidents exchanged views on further
development of bilateral trade and economic relations, as well as
Armenia-EU cooperation. The Armenian President thanked his French
counterpart for France’s assistance to Armenia in various fields.

The two Presidents pointed out a high level of Armenian-French
dialogue. Exchanging views on regional and international problems is
of importance for further development of Armenian-French relations.

President Sargsyan pointed out that Armenia views France as a friendly
country and a reliable partner in the international arena. The Armenian
leader pointed out the active development of Armenian-French relations
in various fields.

President Sarkozy, in turn, pointed out that the Armenian community in
France is a bridge of friendship between Armenia and France. According
to him, France is and will always be Armenia’s friend.

The sided reached an agreement to continue a high-level dialogue. An
official dinner was held in the Armenian President’s honor.