YEREVAN. – French Ambassador to Armenia Jonathan Lacote believes that the Francophonie summit will take place in Yerevan.

Asked to comment on the latest developments in the country, the envoy noted that the French diplomatic missions follow developments in Armenia without interfering in the internal affairs of the country.

“We believe that Armenia will host the Francophonie summit. This is a historical event and a unique opportunity for Armenia,” the ambassador told reporters on Wednesday.

As reported earlier, the situation aggravated in Yerevan yesterday after Armenian lawmakers adopted the scandalous bill on introducing amendments to the procedures of the National Assembly.

The bill was approved unanimously with 67 votes for. Members of the Yelq parliamentary group which was headed by Nikol Pashinyan before his appointment as PM, followed PM’s call and did not register for the vote.

A large number of citizens gathered in Baghramyan Avenue to protest amendments.

According to Armenian PM, the Republican Party of Armenia and the facilitating forces have officially declared the counter-revolution by introducing a draft law.

As a result, Pashinyan held talks with the lawmakers, however the sides have not reached an agreement and the negotiations will continue.