PRESIDENT SARGSYAN MET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE FRENCH SENATE JEAN-PIERRE BEL
http://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2012/11/13/President-Serz-Sargsyan-meeting-the-Senate-of-France/
13.11.2012
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the French
Senate Jean-Pierre Bel.
At the meeting, the parties underscored that friendship of the
Armenian and French peoples, which goes back centuries, since
Armenia's independence has translated into a mutually beneficial
close cooperation of the two states and high-level relations, notable
for their dynamic dialogue. According to President Serzh Sargsyan
and President of the French Senate Jean-Pierre Bel, exceptionally
warm interparliamentary relations and efficient cooperation play an
important and great role. Particularly stressed were the activities
of the France-Armenia interparliamentary friendship group.
The interlocutors highlighted the importance of the decentralized
cooperation in the interaction of the two countries and noted with
satisfaction progress registered in that area. They also said that over
60 sister towns and regions of Armenia and France have established
friendly ties and in the framework of these relations each year they
realize numerous programs in the areas of culture, education, health
care, tourism, etc.
The President of Armenia and President of the French Senate highlighted
also the importance of the mutually beneficial cooperation on the
international arena.
At the meeting, President Serzh Sargsyan on behalf of the Armenian
people and his own behalf expressed gratitude to the friendly people
of France and its authorities, including Senate, for the adoption of
the law on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Concluding his official meetings in Paris, President Serzh Sargsyan
today left for Lyon, where he met with the Mayor of Lyon, Senator
Gerard Collomb.
Tonight in Lyon, President Serzh Sargsyan will also meet with the
representatives of the French business community.
http://www.president.am/en/press-release/item/2012/11/13/President-Serz-Sargsyan-meeting-the-Senate-of-France/
13.11.2012
Today, President Serzh Sargsyan met with the President of the French
Senate Jean-Pierre Bel.
At the meeting, the parties underscored that friendship of the
Armenian and French peoples, which goes back centuries, since
Armenia's independence has translated into a mutually beneficial
close cooperation of the two states and high-level relations, notable
for their dynamic dialogue. According to President Serzh Sargsyan
and President of the French Senate Jean-Pierre Bel, exceptionally
warm interparliamentary relations and efficient cooperation play an
important and great role. Particularly stressed were the activities
of the France-Armenia interparliamentary friendship group.
The interlocutors highlighted the importance of the decentralized
cooperation in the interaction of the two countries and noted with
satisfaction progress registered in that area. They also said that over
60 sister towns and regions of Armenia and France have established
friendly ties and in the framework of these relations each year they
realize numerous programs in the areas of culture, education, health
care, tourism, etc.
The President of Armenia and President of the French Senate highlighted
also the importance of the mutually beneficial cooperation on the
international arena.
At the meeting, President Serzh Sargsyan on behalf of the Armenian
people and his own behalf expressed gratitude to the friendly people
of France and its authorities, including Senate, for the adoption of
the law on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Concluding his official meetings in Paris, President Serzh Sargsyan
today left for Lyon, where he met with the Mayor of Lyon, Senator
Gerard Collomb.
Tonight in Lyon, President Serzh Sargsyan will also meet with the
representatives of the French business community.