French president arrives in Armenia
12.05.2014,
17:59
French President Francois Hollande has arrived today on a two-day state visit to Armenia. At Zvartnots airport he was welcomed by President Serzh Sargsyan and members of the Armenian government.
YEREVAN, May 12. / ARKA /. French President Francois Hollande has arrived today on a two-day state visit to Armenia. At Zvartnots airport he was welcomed by President Serzh Sargsyan and members of the Armenian government.
After the welcoming ceremony the two leaders went to attend the Armenian-French economic forum.
In the framework of the visit, the Presidents of Armenia and France are to hold a one-on-one meeting followed by extended-format negotiations with the participation of the two countries' delegation members.
As a result, documents on promoting and advancing the cooperation between the two countries in a number of sectors will be signed. Serzh Sargsyan and Francois Hollande will sum up the negotiation results at a press conference. The Presidents of Armenia and France will also take part in an Armenian-
French economic conference which will take place in the framework of President Francois Hollande's visit.
Presidents Serzh Sargsyan and Francois Hollande will visit Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex, will lay a wreath at the memorial of the Armenian Genocide victims and will pay tribute to the memory of the Genocide victims.
Later on, the presidents will attend the concert of the famous chanson singer Charles Aznavour which will take place in Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex.
At the Presidential Palace, a state supper will be held in honor of the President of France Francois Hollande arriving in the Republic of Armenia on a state visit.
In the framework of Francois Hollande's visit, in Yerevan the presidents of the two countries will participate in the opening ceremony of a park after the national hero of France and the eminent poet Misak Manouchian.
In addition, the presidents are going to visit the construction site of the French company Carrefour's hypermarket where they will familiarize with the works being implemented. -0-
