Armenian and French officials discuss deepening strategic partnership

Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Vahan Kostanyan spoke by phone with French Minister Delegate for Europe Benjamin Haddad.

Minister Delegate Benjamin Haddad congratulated the Armenian deputy foreign minister on the parliamentary elections held in Armenia, noting that they were conducted in accordance with high democratic standards.

He also congratulated Kostanyan, a member of the ruling Civil Contract party, on the party’s victory, the Foreign Ministry said in a readout.

The sides discussed joint efforts aimed at further deepening the strategic partnership between Armenia and France, emphasizing the importance of consistently implementing the priorities set out in the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron, as well as bringing planned programs to fruition.

In this context, particular emphasis was placed on the need to promote business ties between Armenia and France, expand investment cooperation, and increase the volume of bilateral trade.

The sides also exchanged views on the Armenia–European Union partnership agenda, addressing steps aimed at expanding Armenia’s access to European markets and discussing initiatives aimed at developing regional connectivity, as well as recent developments in that context.