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03, 2010
Official visit of President Serzh Sargsyan to France
The President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has commenced his official visit to France. This is the first official visit of Serzh Sargsyan to France since he assumed office of the President of Armenia. The Presidential delegation comprises the Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian, the Minister of Diaspora Affairs Hranush Hakopian, the Chairman of the Armenian-French parliamentary Friendship Group, member of the National Assembly Ara Babloyan, and other officials.
On March 9, the President Sargsyan visited Matignon gallery, met with the renowned Armenian-French artist Jansem, toured the exhibition and familiarized with the artist’s outstanding legacy. “Our nation is proud of you and highly values your art. Residing outside Armenia, you’ve made our country even more recognizable, extending all over the world our nation’s good name,” the President of Armenia noted. Serzh Sargsyan and our celebrated compatriot exchanged views regarding the preservation of the Armenian identity abroad and strengthening of Armenia-Diaspora ties. “The Ministry of Diaspora affairs was established with a purpose of facilitating the preservation of the Armenian identity for our compatriots living abroad. As leaders of independent Armenia, we have to do our best to create a country which will become a source of pride for every Armenian residing outside Armenia,” President Serzh Sargsyan noted.
For his significant contribution to the development of the Armenian-French cultural ties and on the occasion of his 90th anniversary, the President of Armenia had signed a degree to award the great Armenian-French artist Jansem with the Order of Honor. Today, President Sargsyan handed the highest distinction of the Republic to the renowned awardee.
In the framework of the official visit, this afternoon the President of Armenia is meet at the Elysee Palace with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy. The President of France will give an official dinner in honor of the President of Armenia. Later, President Serzh Sargsyan will be hosted by the President of French Senate Gerard Larcher and the Speaker of the National Assembly Bernard Accoyer. President Sargsyan will also meet with the representatives of the Armenian-French community.
On March 9, the President Sargsyan visited Matignon gallery, met with the renowned Armenian-French artist Jansem, toured the exhibition and familiarized with the artist’s outstanding legacy. “Our nation is proud of you and highly values your art. Residing outside Armenia, you’ve made our country even more recognizable, extending all over the world our nation’s good name,” the President of Armenia noted. Serzh Sargsyan and our celebrated compatriot exchanged views regarding the preservation of the Armenian identity abroad and strengthening of Armenia-Diaspora ties. “The Ministry of Diaspora affairs was established with a purpose of facilitating the preservation of the Armenian identity for our compatriots living abroad. As leaders of independent Armenia, we have to do our best to create a country which will become a source of pride for every Armenian residing outside Armenia,” President Serzh Sargsyan noted.
For his significant contribution to the development of the Armenian-French cultural ties and on the occasion of his 90th anniversary, the President of Armenia had signed a degree to award the great Armenian-French artist Jansem with the Order of Honor. Today, President Sargsyan handed the highest distinction of the Republic to the renowned awardee.
In the framework of the official visit, this afternoon the President of Armenia is meet at the Elysee Palace with the President of the French Republic Nicolas Sarkozy. The President of France will give an official dinner in honor of the President of Armenia. Later, President Serzh Sargsyan will be hosted by the President of French Senate Gerard Larcher and the Speaker of the National Assembly Bernard Accoyer. President Sargsyan will also meet with the representatives of the Armenian-French community.