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YEREVAN, MARCH 15, ARMENPRESS. The annual Francophonie Days event in Armenia promotes the French language and culture, the French Ambassador to Armenia Anne Louyot said at a press conference.

She said that the Francophonie Days is one of the most important programs of the embassy’s cultural agenda.

“In 2023, the embassy is happy to present over 20 events in Yerevan and in provinces dedicated to French language and culture,” the Ambassador said, adding that the program will feature film, music, theater, debates, contemporary arts and French language competition.

“I’d like to thank all colleagues who contribute to spreading Francophonie,” she added.

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan attached importance to the event, stressing that the International Day of Francophonie brings together over 320,000,000 Francophones, giving the chance to celebrate solidarity and the desire to live together, and presenting the values of Francophonie.

“Armenia is participating in all events and initiatives within the framework of the International Organization of La Francophonie with great responsibility and activeness,” Andreasyan said, expressing conviction that the events will promote the spread of French language and culture, as well as provide new possibilities for strengthening cooperation.

The Ambassador of Switzerland to Armenia, Lukas Rosenkranz, who is the president of the association of Francophone ambassadors, described the International Organization of La Francophonie as a unique platform that develops cultural, educational and economic relations between member countries through common language.

He said the political component of La Francophonie prioritizes strengthening peace, human rights and democracy, and freedom of press. “And I hope that these events will allow the Armenian society to have an understanding about the cultural wealth of La Francophonie. “

The La Francophonie Days will be launched March 18.