BUDAPEST – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Budapest on the sidelines of the fifth European Political Community summit.

The leaders discussed Armenia-France cooperation, emphasizing the importance of regular high-level meetings to address both bilateral matters and broader issues of mutual interest.

They reviewed joint economic and infrastructure programs, as well as Armenia-EU cooperation, focusing on reforms in Armenia supported by the EU and the ongoing dialogue on visa liberalization.

The normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations was also discussed. Prime Minister Pashinyan reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to a peace agenda aimed at regional security and stability. President Macron underscored the importance of fostering stability in the South Caucasus and achieving a just and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

“It is in our common interest to contribute to the stability of the South Caucasus. France fully supports your efforts to facilitate discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan,” Macron said.

Macron further expressed France’s support for initiatives enhancing communication between the EU and Central Asia, referencing the EU strategy, the Transcaucasian Corridor, and Pashinyan’s “Crossroads of Peace” projects.

 

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