Armenia becomes associated member of International Organization of La Francophonie
Armenia has become an associated member of the International Organization of La Francophonie (IOF). The decision was taken during the 12th IOF summit in Quebec attended by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso.
Four main themes were discussed at the summit: democracy and the rule of law, economic governance, the environment, and the French language, the RA MFA press office reported.
During a meeting with IOF Secretary General Abdou Diouf in April 2008, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian confirmed the republic's intention to deeper engage in the Organization's activities.
Addressing the 12th summit, the Armenian Minister emphasized that Armenia is faithful to the Organization's values and appreciated highly the cooperation between its member states.
Four main themes were discussed at the summit: democracy and the rule of law, economic governance, the environment, and the French language, the RA MFA press office reported.
During a meeting with IOF Secretary General Abdou Diouf in April 2008, Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian confirmed the republic's intention to deeper engage in the Organization's activities.
Addressing the 12th summit, the Armenian Minister emphasized that Armenia is faithful to the Organization's values and appreciated highly the cooperation between its member states.
