Relations between Armenia and France have always been more than friendly. France was one of the states to recognize Armenia's independence and establish diplomatic relations. During 15 years the cooperation between the countries strengthened and deepened. Being the Co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, France, like Armenia, is interested in a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. French Ambassador to Armenia, Mr Serge Smessov comments to PanARMENIAN.Net on the current stage of the Armenian-French relations and their development.

Armenian foreign policy is aimed at both establishing good-neighbor relations with the countries in the region and long term constructive relations with European structures. Here a special place occupies the process of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. The RA FM Vartan Oskanian shared his views with PanARMENIAN.Net concerning perspectives of negotiation process in near future.