On May 27, Artsakh Republic President Bako Sahakyan received a group of members of the French National Assembly and Senate, currently on their visit to Artsakh.

President Sahakyan described relations with France as one of the most important areas of NKR’s foreign policy, stressing the need to maintain and deepen strong ties between the parliaments of the two countries. In this context, he attached importance to the establishment of France-Artsakh friendship circle, adding that he has much expectations of its work.

Domestic and foreign policy of Artsakh, regional trends and Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict settlement were further discussed.

Speaker of the NKR National Assembly Ashot Ghulyan and other officials were present at the meeting, Central Information Department at Artsakh President's Office reported.