On October 9, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan met with the Ambassador of France Serge Smessov, completing his diplomatic mission in Armenia.

The President thanked the Ambassador for his contribution to the strengthening of Armenia-France relations.

The Armenian leader specifically noted the role of France in promoting regional stability in its capacity of OSCE MG co-chair and assistance to Armenia in the process of European integration.

The Ambassador, in turn, thanked the Armenian President for high assessment of his activities, emphasizing the importance of the Armenian nation's warm attitude to France, presidential press service reported.