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Armenia and International Organization of La Francophonie sign two agreements
NEWS.AM
October 13, 2012 | 11:36
YEREVAN. - Armenia and the International Organization of La
Francophonie (OIF) signed two agreements on Friday, and along the
lines of the OIF summit being held in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo capital city Kinshasa.
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian and OIF Secretary-General Abdou Diouf
signed the French-language cooperation agreement between Armenia and
the Organization. Also, Nalbandian and OIF Executive Director Clément
Duhaime signed an agreement on teaching French to Armenia's public
servants and diplomats, Armenian MFA press service informs.
In his remarks following the signing ceremony, OIF Secretary-General
Abdou Diouf pointed to Armenia's engagement in the French-speaking
world and its special role in the propagation and preservation of the
French language.
In his address, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian specifically said: `At
this time, when the agenda of the leaders of the International
Organization of La Francophonie countries includes the matter of
changing Armenia's status in the Organization, we sign two important
documents that will enable to further consolidate the interaction. The
signed agreements are a result of cooperation, and we can record the
progress that is achieved in terms of the use of French in Armenia.'
In his turn, Abdou Diouf noted that Armenia is one of the most active
countries from among the La Francophonie family and a leading
French-speaking country.
NEWS.AM
October 13, 2012 | 11:36
YEREVAN. - Armenia and the International Organization of La
Francophonie (OIF) signed two agreements on Friday, and along the
lines of the OIF summit being held in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo capital city Kinshasa.
Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian and OIF Secretary-General Abdou Diouf
signed the French-language cooperation agreement between Armenia and
the Organization. Also, Nalbandian and OIF Executive Director Clément
Duhaime signed an agreement on teaching French to Armenia's public
servants and diplomats, Armenian MFA press service informs.
In his remarks following the signing ceremony, OIF Secretary-General
Abdou Diouf pointed to Armenia's engagement in the French-speaking
world and its special role in the propagation and preservation of the
French language.
In his address, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian specifically said: `At
this time, when the agenda of the leaders of the International
Organization of La Francophonie countries includes the matter of
changing Armenia's status in the Organization, we sign two important
documents that will enable to further consolidate the interaction. The
signed agreements are a result of cooperation, and we can record the
progress that is achieved in terms of the use of French in Armenia.'
In his turn, Abdou Diouf noted that Armenia is one of the most active
countries from among the La Francophonie family and a leading
French-speaking country.