Former French Prime Minister Arrives in Armenia

YEREVAN, JUNE 11, ARMENPRESS. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received former Prime Minister of France, President of “Leaders for Peace” organization Jean-Pierre Raffarin.

The Prime Minister welcomed Mr. Raffarin's visit to Armenia and highly appreciated his special attention to Armenia-related issues and the situation in Armenia.

The Prime Minister emphasized the "Traveling University of Peace" training course launched in Yerevan as Mr. Raffarin's initiative, aimed at enhancing the abilities of Armenian youth to manage crisis situations.

Jean-Pierre Raffarin expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality. He mentioned having a meeting with the French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal before visiting Armenia. Prime Minister Attal asked Raffarin to convey his warm greetings to the Armenian Prime Minister. Raffarin emphasized France’s support for Armenia in overcoming challenges and strengthening democracy. He also discussed the activities and goals of the “Leaders for Peace” organization.

The interlocutors exchanged views on the peace treaty and demarcation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the “Crossroads of Peace” project of the Armenian government and other topics.