On April 22, Minister Nalbandian held a number of meetings with Representatives of French Government in Paris.

During his meeting with Jean-David Levitte, the chief diplomatic adviser of the French President, Minister Nalbandian presented the programs of the new Armenian government in foreign and domestic areas. Minister touched upon the approaches of Armenia on several issues of mutual interest and regional developments.

The same day, Minister Nalbandian discussed the Nagorno Karabakh peace process with the French Co-chair in OSCE Minsk Group Bernard Fassier.

Head of Armenian Foreign Ministry met also André Santini, the State Secretary of the Public Service of France. The two discussed possible ways to broaden the French- Armenian intergovernmental cooperation and to create tighter links with the Governmental Agencies of the two countries.

On April 23, Minister Nalbandian will meet and Patrick Devedjian, the Secretary General of the ruling political party- Union for the Popular Movement.

During the discussions French officials highly appreciated the dynamically developing relations between France and Armenia. They expressed confidence in continuation and strengthening of effective cooperation.