November 5, 2009 - 21:55 AMT
Orange Armenia to contribute in strengthening ties with France
Yerevan hosted a presentation of the French Orange Armenia mobile phone operator. The presentation was attended by the Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, the Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, Ambassador of France to Armenia Serge Smessov, numerous guests.
According to the Orange president Didier Lombard, opening a new office in each new country gives a birth to something new.
"We are represented in more than 30 countries, and the number of our subscribers is approximately 189 million people. The appearing of Orange in Armenia is very significant event since Armenia and France have always had close, friendly relations, and our entry into Armenia will help improve ties with the Diaspora in France, " Didier Lombard said.
According to Orange Armenia CEO Bruno Duthoit, the company will develop the market of mobile and internet services and make them accessible to all regardless of age and social status.
"The company also provides high-speed internet at almost all territory of Armenia, and intends to provide the best customer services," Mr. Dubois said.
The President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan congratulated the company with coming to Armenia and wished them success.
Orange is a brand of France Telecom.