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YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 22, ARMENPRESS. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced his upcoming visit to Armenia.

Lecornu's trip will become the first visit by a French defense minister to Armenia.

In an interview with RTL, Lecornu said his delegation will include parliamentarians and representatives of the industrial sector.

“I will soon travel to Armenia with a big delegation composed of parliamentarians and representatives of the industrial sector,” he said.

Lecornu added that France is supplying arms to Armenia exclusively for defensive purposes. “Armenia is our friend which is facing a serious security challenge. It is our duty to help Armenia protect its territorial integrity,” the French defense minister added.