RA premier sends congratulatory message to president of France 

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message  to the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, on the  occasion of the National Day. The message reads:

"Dear Mr. President, dear Emmanuel,

I warmly congratulate and extend my best wishes to you and the  friendly French people on the occasion of the National Day of the  French Republic.

July 14 has a special meaning not only for France, but also for all  peoples sharing the values of freedom, equality and fraternity. This  day is the best opportunity to appreciate the rich political and  ideological heritage of France, the principles underlying which have  become the pillars of the modern democratic world.

I note with great satisfaction that the relations between Armenia and  France, anchored on the basis of these values, have reached an  unprecedented level in recent years, acquiring a new quality and  strategic content.

Today, the strategic partnership between Armenia and France is  confidently developing in all key areas, from political dialogue and  defense to economy, investments, infrastructure, energy, education,  science, culture and decentralized cooperation. At the same time, our  cooperation is successfully expanding in such promising areas as  innovations, artificial intelligence, biodiversity conservation and  the climate agenda. I am confident that the consistent implementation  of the jointly developed ambitious agenda will bring our partnership  to a higher level for the benefit of both friendly peoples.

Armenia greatly values the key role and consistent support of France  in deepening our country's partnership with the European Union,  expanding the Armenia-European Union cooperation agenda, as well as  in democratic reforms and institutional development.

I would like to emphasize once again how highly we appreciate the  support of France and your personal support for Armenia's  sovereignty, strengthening of its resilience and democratic  development. I appreciate with special gratitude your personal  leadership and commitment in this direction.

Once again congratulating you and the friendly French people on the  occasion of the National Day, I wish peace, prosperity and continued  success, and to Armenia and France, new achievements and further  strengthening of our strategic partnership for the benefit of both  peoples.

Please accept, Honorable Mr. President, the assurances of my deepest  respect.

Sincerely, Nikol Pashinyan."