President Of France Always Attentive To Armenia And Its People: Serzh Sargsyan
07.10.2011,
19:42
During the state dinner given yesterday in honor of French зresident Nicolas Sarkozy Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan said he was delighted to welcome Nicolas Sarkozy
YEREVAN, October 7. / ARKA /. During the state dinner given yesterday in honor of French зresident Nicolas Sarkozy Armenian president Serzh Sargsyan said he was delighted to welcome Nicolas Sarkozy, ‘a friend of Armenia and my friend’ who was always attentive to Armenia country and its people, and who shows support when needed.
According to him, the special relationship between Armenia and France have deep historical roots goштп back to Armenian-French contacts in 11-14 centuries, in the days of Cilician Armenian kingdom, when marriageы and strategic alliances between Armenian and French aristocratic houses were concluded and ties strengthened and grew into a deep-rooted sincere friendship.
"It is not accidental that the last Armenian king Levon VI was laid to rest on French soil, next to the kings of France,” Sargsyan was quoted as saying by his press office.
He noted said the scope of mutual recognition expanded in the most fateful period in the history of the Armenian people.
"Hundreds of thousands of Armenians, deprived of their homeland as a consequence of the genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century found refuge and shelter in France", said Sargsyan.
"I'm really proud that many French Armenians have contributed to the prosperity of France and became symbols of a common pride of our two peoples. French society never remain indifferent to the fate of Armenia and the Armenian nation, to our pressing challenges," said Sargsyan.
He stressed that the Armenian people and Armenia are grateful to France for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Serzh Sargsyan also recalled that France is the second largest foreign investor in Armenia.
"We have here more than a hundred companies with French capital, including Credit Agricole bank, Orange, Pernod Ricard. I am hopeful that soon we will be able to add new names to this list," said Sargsyan.
He noted that the two countries have made significant achievements in cultural and educational spheres. According to him, decentralized cooperation developing in various fields between about 30 sister-cities of Armenia and France is worth mentioning.
"Dear Mr. President, I welcome you again in Armenia. I am sure that in the coming years we will have the opportunity to work together and pool our efforts in the name of friendship between our countries and peoples. I am confident that your state visit will set up another pillar in the temple of the Armenian-French friendship," said Sargsyan.
"I ask you all together, stand up, and wish friendship, durability and strength to our countries and peoples,’ said Sargsyan. –0--
According to him, the special relationship between Armenia and France have deep historical roots goштп back to Armenian-French contacts in 11-14 centuries, in the days of Cilician Armenian kingdom, when marriageы and strategic alliances between Armenian and French aristocratic houses were concluded and ties strengthened and grew into a deep-rooted sincere friendship.
"It is not accidental that the last Armenian king Levon VI was laid to rest on French soil, next to the kings of France,” Sargsyan was quoted as saying by his press office.
He noted said the scope of mutual recognition expanded in the most fateful period in the history of the Armenian people.
"Hundreds of thousands of Armenians, deprived of their homeland as a consequence of the genocide committed by the Ottoman Empire in the early 20th century found refuge and shelter in France", said Sargsyan.
"I'm really proud that many French Armenians have contributed to the prosperity of France and became symbols of a common pride of our two peoples. French society never remain indifferent to the fate of Armenia and the Armenian nation, to our pressing challenges," said Sargsyan.
He stressed that the Armenian people and Armenia are grateful to France for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
Serzh Sargsyan also recalled that France is the second largest foreign investor in Armenia.
"We have here more than a hundred companies with French capital, including Credit Agricole bank, Orange, Pernod Ricard. I am hopeful that soon we will be able to add new names to this list," said Sargsyan.
He noted that the two countries have made significant achievements in cultural and educational spheres. According to him, decentralized cooperation developing in various fields between about 30 sister-cities of Armenia and France is worth mentioning.
"Dear Mr. President, I welcome you again in Armenia. I am sure that in the coming years we will have the opportunity to work together and pool our efforts in the name of friendship between our countries and peoples. I am confident that your state visit will set up another pillar in the temple of the Armenian-French friendship," said Sargsyan.
"I ask you all together, stand up, and wish friendship, durability and strength to our countries and peoples,’ said Sargsyan. –0--
