Hollande ready to share French economic expertise with Armenia![]() November 12, 2012 - 20:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France is the second investor in Armenia with over 100 French businesses operating in the country, French President said. Francois Hollande noted the agriculture and transportation as the sectors that may benefit from the French expertise and investments. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, in turn, stressed the need to strengthen relations with the friendly nation of France and expand economic ties. “Armenia needs France’s support,” russian.rfi.fr. quoted President Sargsyan as saying. He further expressed gratitude to the French people and government for holding a principal position on the Armenian Genocide recognition issue. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |