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Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met with the President of the French Senate Gérard Larcher.
The meeting was attended by President of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces Cédric Perrin, Chairman of the France-Armenia Friendship Group Gilbert-Luc Devinaz and Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee for European Affairs Alain Cadec, the foreign ministry said in a readout.
The parties discussed the development of the strategic partnership between Armenia and France, emphasizing that the dynamically growing relations cover all key areas. They also addressed future steps to further strengthen cooperation.
The discussion focused on developments in the South Caucasus. Minister Mirzoyan presented Armenia’s vision for regional development in conditions of peace with Azerbaijan, including the country’s potential to become an important communications hub.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Minister Mirzoyan signed the Senate’s book of honored guests, the "Golden Book," writing:
“Having the honor of once again being hosted by the Senate of the French Republic, this house of democracy and the rule of law, I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Gérard Larcher for his warm welcome, which sincerely reflects the strong Armenian-French friendship.
I reiterate my deep gratitude to President Gérard Larcher and to all members of the Senate for their constant commitment and decisive voice in favor of the exceptional Armenia-France relationship.
May this exceptional relationship continue to develop for the benefit of a strategic partnership based on our shared values, shared history and unwavering friendship."