President Sargsyan visits French Embassy and addresses message to François Hollande on Bastille Day

YEREVAN, JULY 14, ARMENPRESS. On the occasion of the French National Day, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited on July 14 the Embassy of France in Armenia. President Sargsyan congratulated Ambassador Jean-Francois Charpentier, the embassy’s staff, and the entire people of France.

The President said he is happy to once again repeat on the occasion of the French National Day - that Armenia is proud with its special relationship with friendly France. President Sargsyan stressed the importance and appreciated the work of the French Embassy in the strengthening and development of inter-governmental relations and wished new achievements to the diplomatic representatives for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.

Ambassador Charpentier thanked President Sargsyan for visiting the Embassy, for warm congratulations, good wishes, as well as for the appreciation of the Embassy’s activities, and noted that it is a great honor for him and the Embassy’s staff to even more deepen the ages-old friendship of Armenia and France through everyday work, which, according to the Ambassador, requires constant care and attention.

On the occasion of the National Day of France, President Sargsyan also addressed a congratulatory message to French President François Hollande.

The message reads:

“I cordially congratulate and send my best to you and the friendly people of the French Republic on the occasion of National Holiday.

The high level political dialogue between our two friendly nations and atmosphere of mutual trust constitute a solid base for the future comprehensive development and deepening of the Armenian-French relations. I am confident that through our joint efforts, we will continue to strengthen the ties binding together Armenia and France in the bilateral as well as multilateral formats for the benefit of our peoples.

You personal persistent stance on the issue of the criminalization of the denial of the Armenian Genocide is highly appreciated in Armenia; it once again underscores France’s and personally yours devotion to the universal human values, particularly to the international fight aimed at the prevention of crimes against humanity.

We attach the utmost importance to the involvement and efforts of France, as a Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, together with Russia and the United States in the process of a peaceful settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict for the benefit of peace and stability in our region.

I once again congratulate you on the occasion of National Holiday, wish you success and all the best, and I wish the friendly people of France greater advancement and prosperity,” reads the congratulatory message of the President of Armenia”.