Henri Reynaud: 2011 was special year for the Armenian-French relations

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 17, ARMENPRESS:

The year of 2011 was special for the Armenian-French relations, Ambassador of France to Armenia Henri Reynaud told a news conference today, adding that Armenia may be proud of the programs it has carried out during the past 20 years as during this period it acquired a democratic culture. "Besides, Armenia has occupied its place in the international arena, became member of the Council of Europe and reproached with the EU," the ambassador stressed.

He said the challenges Armenia faces are rather complicated starting from foreign ones to the economic one, but the achievements of the recent twenty years are quite promising for Armenia.

Referring to the state visit of President of France Nicolas Sarkozy to Armenia, Henri Reynaud said it was an expected visit.

The ambassador also rated high the clearly accentuated message related to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Henri Reynaud quoted also the words of the President of France, urging Turkey to come into terms with its history and recognize the Armenian Genocide.

Henri Reynaud also highlighted the message of Nicolas Sarkozy over the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.