In 2018, three major events will be held in Armenia

ArmInfo. In the government  of Armenia, under the chairmanship of the Prime Minister Karen  Karapetyan, preparations for the three major events to be held in  2018 were discussed.

According to the press service of the government, it is about  preparing for the summit of Francophonie, the 100th anniversary of  the Republic of Armenia and the 2800th anniversary of the founding of  Yerevan.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia Edward  Nalbandian presented details of the preparation and holding of the  17th International Forum of the International Organization of  Francophonie in Armenia. Yerevan Vice-Mayor Aram Sukiasyan reported  on the process of preparation and holding of events dedicated to the  2800th anniversary of the capital of Armenia. The head of the  government apparatus Vahe Stepanyan reported on the events to be held  within the framework of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of  the Republic of Armenia.

The Prime Minister of Armenia pointed out the importance of holding  these three events, stressing that they should be held at a high  level and at the proper level. Karen Karapetyan instructed the  relevant departments to be active and responsible in the matter of  holding the forum of Francophonie. "Everyone in their place should be  involved as fully as possible in all organizational work, and the  relevant working groups should work in this direction in a  coordinated manner," the Armenian government head said.

He instructed within one week to summarize all the proposals for the  three events, clarify the planned activities and submit specific  programs.  It should be reminded that on October 21 of this year a  similar meeting on the same issues was held by RA President Serzh  Sargsyan. He said that the forum of the Francophonie, which will be  held on October 11- 12, 2018, will bring the leaders of 50  countries.