Hakob Arshakyan met with the Head of the Parliamentary Delegation of France Xavier Iacovelli.
The sides discussed issues regarding the Armenian-French inter-parliamentary relations, the importance of strengthening of bilateral l relations was reaffirmed.
The interlocutors discussed the strategic significance of the relations between the two countries in the global and regional hard situation.
Hakob Arshakyan underscored the importance of the visa liberalisation with the EU countries, which will promote the development of the economic, social-cultural ties.
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The draft law on the accession process to the EU adopted by the RA National Assembly was emphasized. The NA Vice President expressed hope that in the near future the new agenda of the Armenia-EU Partnership will be signed.
He underlined the special role of France in terms of cooperation in defense, political and other spheres.
Touching upon the process of establishing peace in the region, Hakob Arshakyan presented Armenia’s Crossroads of Peace initiative aimed at unblocking transport infrastructure in the region.
The NA Vice President also informed the delegation about the steps aimed at establishing peace with Azerbaijan, expressing concern over the escalation of border tension due to fake statements by Azerbaijan. The importance of the resolution of humanitarian issues, as the return of the Armenian captives was stressed.
The Chair of the NA Standing Committee on Financial-Credit and Budgetary Affairs Tsovinar Vardanyan and the NA Chief of Staff, Secretary General Davit Arakelyan, being in the Armenian delegation, participated in the meeting.
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