October 23, 2021 - 15:36 AMT
Envoy: France readying "road map" of projects with Armenia

French Ambassador to Yerevan Anne Louyot has revealed that France, in collaboration with the Government of Armenia, is planned to develop a "road map" of joint programs in the near future.

Louyot made the remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday, October 22. The newly-appointed ambassador assured that during her activity she will do everything to give new impetus to the political and economic relations between the two countries.

The Prime Minister stressed that the Armenian government is interested in the involvement of French companies, particularly in various infrastructural programs. The two discussed issues related to the Armenia-EU relations, including the implementation of the €2.6 billion program package for Armenia, cooperation within the Eastern Partnership program, and the continuous advancement of democratic reforms in our country.

Pashinyan also noted the role of France as an OSCE Minsk Group co-chairm, the effectiveness of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks, and the settlement of the conflict.