Ambassador Anne Louyot: France is ready to continue assisting Armenia in implementation of both short-term programs and long-term strategic reforms

ArmInfo.Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Khachatryan received Ambassador  Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Armenia, Ms. Anne Louyot.

According to the press service of the government, during the meeting,  the Deputy Prime Minister noted that he highly appreciates France's  commitment to the development and deepening of economic cooperation  with Armenia. He also attached importance to France's assistance to  the Armenian government in the implementation of reforms,  highlighting the implementation of consistent work aimed at  fulfilling the roadmap for Armenian-French economic cooperation in  2021-2026.

Touching upon the presence of large French companies in Armenia, Ms.  Louyot expressed readiness on behalf of the French side to continue  to assist Armenia in the context of the implementation of both short-  term programs and long-term strategic reforms.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the possibilities of  developing cooperation within the framework of programs of mutual  interest.

It is reported that Khachatryan and Ms.  Anne Louyot also touched  upon the humanitarian situation in Artsakh, which has developed as a  result of the blockade by Azerbaijan.

Lachin corridor, the only road connecting the Republic with the  outside world. It should be noted that according to the RA  Statistical Committee, in January-November 2022, the foreign trade  turnover between Armenia and France amounted to $105.2 million, which  is 23.6% higher than a year ago. In particular, exports decreased by  11.8% to $8.8 million, while imports grew by 28.3% to $96.4 million.