Days of Francophonie in Armenia Launched

On March 19, Armenia officially launched the days of Francophonie at a welcome ceremony at the RA Foreign Ministry attended by high-ranking officials from various francophone countries. This year the days of francophonie coincided with the 40th anniversary of the International Organization of la Francophonie, according to a release issued by the Foreign Ministry of Armenia.

RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian said at the ceremony that the visit by the Secretary General of the International Organization of la Francophonie Abdou Diouf to Yerevan in April will “open a new page” of negotiations in Armenia’s relations with the francophone community.

Saying that he assesses the cooperation and solidarity among the organization’s member states positively, Nalbandian stressed that Armenia is committed to the organization’s values and will endeavor in making further efforts to actively participate in the organization’s activities.

During the days of Francophonie, which last for a month, Armenia will organize numerous events both in the capital city of Yerevan and in the marzes (provinces). These celebrations will represent the cultural diversity in music, literature, science, education and other spheres of such countries as France, Belgium, Canada, Romania, Switzerland, among other francophone states.