Armenia awards Friendship Order to Brice Roquefeuil![]() June 23, 2026 - 13:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On June 22, the Embassy of Armenia in France hosted the official ceremony awarding the Order of Friendship of the Republic of Armenia to Brice Roquefeuil, Director of the Continental Europe Department at France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Armenian Ambassador to France Arman Khachatryan delivered congratulatory remarks, highlighting Roquefeuil’s significant contribution in recent years to strengthening Armenian-French friendship and establishing a strategic partnership between Armenia and France. A declaration on that partnership was signed by the leaders of the two countries on May 5 during President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Armenia. Brice Roquefeuil also addressed the gathering, expressing gratitude for the high distinction and reaffirming his commitment to continuing efforts aimed at further strengthening cooperation between Armenia and France. Among those attending the reception were Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Robert Abisoghomonyan, ambassadors accredited in France, representatives of France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, as well as members of Brice Roquefeuil’s family. Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Partner news |