November 5, 2008 - 14:33 AMT
Sarkozy welcomes continuation of Karabakh process and Armenia-Turkey dialogue
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met Tuesday with French counterpart Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris to discuss the Armenian-French relations, Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, the Armenian-Turkish dialogue and Armenia-EU cooperation as well as the recent regional developments, the RA leader's press office told PanARMENIAN.Net.

The Presidents expressed satisfaction with the level of the traditionally warm and friendly relations between the two states and praised the volume of the commodity turnover.

President Sargsyan emphasized France's role as a co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group. He also thanked his French counterpart for assistance in conferring the status of associated member of in the International Organization of la Francophonie to Armenia.

For his part, Mr. Sarkozy welcomed diplomatic endeavors for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict resolution and the Armenian-Turkish reconciliation.