France Days in Armenia BeganOctober 2, 2006 - 16:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France's Days in Armenia started in Yerevan October 2. According to Armenian Minister of Culture and Youth Affairs Hasmik Poghosyan, these will expand the format of the Armenian-French cultural ties. As H. Poghosyan underscored, exhibitions at the National Picture Gallery of Armenia marked the opening of the Days. French Ambassador to Armenia Henry Cuny noted the Days of France in Armenia immediately after the visit of President Chirac are symbolic. "Before departure for the fatherland French President Chirac was highly content with his stay in Armenia," the Ambassador said. The diplomat added that the Square of France, opened in Yerevan lately, is surrounded by concert halls, museums and musical establishments again confirms the Armenian-French cultural and art cooperation. In Cuny's words, within half a month works of French classical and avant-guarde artists and photographers will be exhibited in the Armenian capital. Days of France in Armenia will last till end of November 2006. Some ten art and photo exhibitions, several theater performances, a festival of French films, classical music concert, as well as fashion show are planned, reports Novosti-Armenia. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Your home is in Armenia – Ameriabank offers mortgage loans for the Diaspora To buy real estate, Diasporans can apply to Ameriabank online to buy, renovate or build a home anywhere in Armenia. Armenia-Qatar ties discussed in Doha The Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Council of Qatar. ARARAT special evening dedicated to Aznavour's 100th Anniv. On May 20 ARARAT legendary Armenian brandy, celebrated the centennial of Maestro Charles Aznavour with a special event. Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province. |