Situation in Samtskhe-Javakheti, which has never been calm, is attracting more attention of Armenian politicians lately. Various politicians and public figures speak on behalf of the population of that region of Georgia. Vice-Rector of Anania Shirakatsi University, author of a number of publications on the Armenian issue, Karabakh and Javakhk, political scientist Hrazdan Madoyan answers questions of PanARMENIAN.Net.

Year 2006 is announced that of Armenia in France. Both countries are bound with long-standing friendly relations, promoted to a notable extent by the Armenian community, which is one of the largest in Europe. France along with the US and Russia actively participates in settlement of the Karabakh conflict within the OSCE Minsk Group framework. French Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny told PanARMENIAN.Net about the current state of the Armenian-French relations.