Sarkozy intends to convince Baku of necessity of Karabakh conflict peaceful resolution

PanARMENIAN.Net - October 26, Armenian Prime Minister Serge Sargsyan met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy to discuss bilateral political, economic and cultural cooperation. The RA Prime Minister's invitation to Armenia was accepted by the French President willingly.



In the context of cementing bilateral relations, the parties noted the importance of establishment of Paris House in Yerevan and Yerevan House in Paris.



They also discussed military cooperation and France's contribution to the development of Armenian atomic energy. Serge Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy said the economic relations should reach the level of political relations between Armenia and France.



As to education and culture, they spoke of necessity to enhance the prestige of the French University in Armenia.



Possibility of visa regime simplification was also discussed.



When referring to the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, the parties emphasized that the problem should be resolved exclusively via talks.



France, as a Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, will bring this standpoint to the notion of Azerbaijan during Ilham Aliyev's visit to France in November, said Mr Sarkozy.



Completing the meeting, Serge Sargsyan and Nicolas Sarkozy underscored that the high-level relationship between Armenia and France should develop, the RA government's press office reported.