PARIS — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace to discuss bilateral relations, Armenia’s cooperation with the European Union, and the ongoing visa liberalization process.
President Macron welcomed Pashinyan’s visit to France and his participation in the ninth Paris Peace Forum, noting that the meeting provided an opportunity to review the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Pashinyan expressed gratitude for the warm reception and the invitation to the forum. He emphasized the strong relationship between Armenia and France and reaffirmed the importance of expanding cooperation across various sectors.
The two leaders discussed bilateral initiatives, including ongoing infrastructure projects and other areas of joint cooperation.
A significant portion of the talks focused on strengthening Armenia-EU relations, particularly the visa liberalization process and the implementation of reforms supported by the European Union.
Pashinyan and Macron also exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing political processes.
