Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian attended the meeting of francophone foreign ministers, hosting representatives of 70 states worldwide.

At the event, Nalbandian briefed those present on Armenia’s policy towards strengthening of ties with francophone countries, as well as the results of Yerevan-hosted summit of francophone mayors.

On the sidelines of the event, the Foreign Minister met with the President of the Swiss Confederation Micheline Calmy Rey to discuss strengthening of ties. At the meeting, the parties mutually noted significant progress in Armenia-Switzerland relations.

A meeting with the Secretary-General of La Francophonie Abdou Diouf was also on Nalbandian’s agenda, Armenian Foreign Ministry press service reported.