France's Days in Armenia started in Yerevan October 2. According to Armenian Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosyan, these will expand the format of the Armenian-French cultural ties. As H. Poghosyan underscored, exhibitions at the National Picture Gallery of Armenia marked the opening of the Days.

French Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny noted the Days of France in Armenia immediately after the visit of President Chirac are symbolic. "Before departure for the fatherland French President Chirac was highly content with his stay in Armenia," the Ambassador said. The diplomat added that the Square of France, opened in Yerevan lately, is surrounded by concert halls, museums and musical establishments again confirms the Armenian-French cultural and art cooperation.

In Cuny's words, within half a month works of French classical and avant-guarde artists and photographers will be exhibited in the Armenian capital. Days of France in Armenia will last till end of November 2006. Some ten art and photo exhibitions, several theater performances, a festival of French films, classical music concert, as well as fashion show are planned, reports Novosti-Armenia.