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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan hosted Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, at the government headquarters.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Pashinyan welcomed Mushikiwabo’s visit to Armenia and her participation in COP17. He said the conference was an important event for Armenia and that the government had approached its preparations with a strong sense of responsibility.
Pashinyan added that major changes were taking place in the region, creating an opportunity to establish lasting, stable peace in the South Caucasus. He also stressed the importance of cooperation with the International Organisation of La Francophonie and expressed appreciation for its support for Armenia.
Mushikiwabo also emphasised the importance of stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan and reaffirmed the organisation’s continued support for Armenia. She welcomed Yerevan’s hosting of COP17 and expressed confidence that it would raise Armenia’s international profile.
She also highlighted Armenia’s hosting of the 10th international Francophonie Games, combining sport and culture, in 2027, saying this would offer young people from different countries an opportunity to discover Armenia and establish connections.
In this context, the two discussed preparations for the Games. They also exchanged views on the next summit of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, to be held in Cambodia in November.