November 13, 2008 - 14:03 AMT
MPF leader Philippe de Villiers arriving in Armenia
Far-right French politician, head of the anti-immigrant Movement for France (MPF) Philippe de Villiers is arriving in Armenia on a three-day visit on November 15, independent French journalist Jean Eckian told PanARMENIAN.Net.

Mr. de Villiers will meet with Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian and Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan as well as with Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II.

He is also expected to attend the Armenian Genocide Memorial, Khor-Virap monastery and Hamberd fortress.

Philippe de Villiers is a supporter of the Armenian Genocide recognition and a strong opponent to Turkey's accession to the European Union.