I can firmly say that in the person of new president Nicolas Sarkozy, France will maintain traditional friendly policy towards Armenia, French Ambassador to Armenia, Mr Serge Smessov said in an interview with PanARMENIAN.Net.

"The foundation for friendly relationship is strong enough and has a long-term outlook. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, we have worked for consolidation, deepening and diversification of cooperation," he said.

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