Envoy: France readying "road map" of projects with ArmeniaOctober 23, 2021 - 15:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French Ambassador to Yerevan Anne Louyot has revealed that France, in collaboration with the Government of Armenia, is planned to develop a "road map" of joint programs in the near future. Louyot made the remarks during a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Friday, October 22. The newly-appointed ambassador assured that during her activity she will do everything to give new impetus to the political and economic relations between the two countries. The Prime Minister stressed that the Armenian government is interested in the involvement of French companies, particularly in various infrastructural programs. The two discussed issues related to the Armenia-EU relations, including the implementation of the €2.6 billion program package for Armenia, cooperation within the Eastern Partnership program, and the continuous advancement of democratic reforms in our country. Pashinyan also noted the role of France as an OSCE Minsk Group co-chairm, the effectiveness of the Nagorno-Karabakh peace talks, and the settlement of the conflict. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). |