President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the National Assembly of France Claude Bartolone

In the framework of his official visit to the French Republic, President Serzh Sargsyan met today with the President of the National Assembly of France Claude Bartolone.

The interlocutors stressed the importance of interparliamentary diplomacy in the high-level interstate relations. President Serzh Sargsyan welcomed active contacts and efficient activities of the France-Armenia interparliamentary friendship groups and stressed the importance of our two countries’ cooperation in the framework of international organizations.

On behalf of his country’s parliament, the President of the National Assembly of France Claude Bartolone expressed readiness to continue in the same spirit and to do his best to strengthen bilateral relations based on the common values. He underlined that France highly values active work carried out by Armenia during the tenure of President Serzh Sargsyan aimed at the greater rapprochement with Europe.

President Serzh Sargsyan and the President of the National Assembly of France Claude Bartolone stressed the importance of the Armenian-French community in the strengthening of the Armenian-French friendship which serves as a unique bridge between Armenia and France.

Serzh Sargsyan expressed gratitude to France and its friendly people for warm attitude and consideration towards our compatriots, and to the French parliament - for the constant support on the issues which are vital for the Armenian nation.

At the meeting, the parties discussed also regional issues and challenges, as well as the NK peace process.

Tonight, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the members of the France-Armenia interparliamentary friendship group of the National Assembly of France and Senate.