French FM visits Armenia`s Jermuk, gets acquainted with EU Mission`s activities

ArmInfo. French Minister of  Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna visited the resort town  of Jermuk, which was seriously damaged as a result of Azerbaijan's  aggression last year. She held meetings with a delegation of the EU  mission in Armenia led by Mr Markus Ritter and with Chief of the  General Staff, RA Armed Forces, Eduard Asryan. 

During the meeting, Ms Colonna highlighted the importance of the EU  Mission's work in Armenia. 

Of importance is also the teamwork aimed at reducing tension and  creating a favorable atmosphere for establishing peace, she added. 

In his turn, Mr Asryan highly appreciated the EU Mission's activities  in Armenia, which is curbing Azerbaijan. He also pointed out  successful cooperation with the EU Mission on the border. 

In her turn, Ms Colonna pointed out positive cooperation between the  EU Mission and Armenia. According to her, the EU Mission's effective  activities enable the EU to get information which is most useful for  all the EU member-states. 

This monitoring mission is not a military one. Still, it reduces  tension, Ms Colonna said. 

The French FM arrived in Armenia for an official visit on April 27.  Armenia's FM Ararat Mirzoyan, met her at the airport.

The French delegation visited the Armenian Genocide Memorial. On  Thursday evening, Ms Colonna held talks with Armenia's Premier Nikol  Pashinyan. 

Today, the Armenian and French FMs are scheduled to hold a meeting.