Armenian FM addresses message on occasion of Francophonie Days in  Armenia 

ArmInfo. Armenia's FM Ararat Mirzoyan has addressed a message on the commencement of Fracophonie  Days in Armenia.  

Armenia is once against hosting Francophonie Days, with numerous  educational and cultural events. About 700 events dedicated to the  French language and literature will take place in Yerevan and in  Armenia's regions.  

"This is one more opportunity for Armenia to reiterate its commitment  to the values of principles of Francophonie. A small part of the  large Francophone community, Armenia, during the previous decades,  reaffirmed its indissoluble linguo-cultural ties and common values  with Francophonie. Evidence thereof is the significant achievements  of previous years - from Armenia's accession to the International  Organization of La Francophonie to the Summit in Yerevan in 2018,"  the message reads.  

At the 18th Summit at Djerba, Tunisia, last November, Armenian  successfully completed its 4-year OIF chairmanship to Tunisia. 

"The Djerba Declaration approved at the Summit reflected a number of  positions, including ones on our region, and highlighted the  solidarity of the OIF member-states and governments with Armenia in  the context of challenges facing the country," the Armenian FM's  message reads.   

"The success of the Francophonie Days depends on an important role  and active participation of our partners, including the embassies of  OIF member-states in Armenia. A special mention should made of the  French-language educational institutions and NGOs, which are among  the driving forces of Francophonie.  

"Considering the above, I would like to welcome a new major  French-language actor to Armenia - the French Institute - and its  active involvement in the 2-month events. I hope new French-language  actors will continue coming to Armenia, which will stimulate the  interest in the French language and culture," Mr Mirzoyan's message  reads.