July 4, 2009 - 15:41 AMT
Armenia and France have to expand decentralized collaboration
RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met the Mayor of Bourg-les-Valence in France, Senator Bernard Piras.

Welcoming the guest, RA FM thanked the Mayor for his efforts aimed at establishment of closer collaboration between twin cities Bourg-les-Valence and Talin. Edward Nalbandian emphasized the importance of decentralized collaboration between Armenia and France.

In his turn, Bernard Piras stressed the importance of Bourg-les-Valence Armenians' participation in the life of the city.

The parties' touched upon the issues related to the work conducted within Armenia-France Faction of French Senate activities' framework. RA Foreign Minister gave high assessment to the personal contribution of the French Senator in interparliamentary collaboration strengthening, RA MFA Press Service reported.