Pashinyan: Armenia is ready to unblock regional communications on the  principles of sovereignty, jurisdiction, reciprocity and equality of  the parties

ArmInfo. On October 3, a meeting was held between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and  French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.  As reported by the press service of the RA government, the interlocutors discussed issues related to the Armenia-France  multi-sectoral agenda.

The importance of continuous implementation of consistent  steps aimed at the development and strengthening of friendly  relations was emphasized.  Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the  constant  support of  Paris and reiterated Armenia's willingness to take steps  aimed at the development of all areas of bilateral interests.  The  French President reaffirmed his unconditional support for Armenia, as  well as his readiness for consistent development of bilateral  relations.

The Prime Minister touched upon the results of the discussions on the  draft peace treaty with Azerbaijan.  He noted that 80% of the points  of the draft  have been agreed upon, and Armenia is ready to sign the  document and continue further discussions. Nikol Pashinyan emphasized  the steps taken to ensure peace and stability in the region,  expressing confidence that the signing of the document will  contribute to the solution of this problem.

During the meeting, issues related to the RA government's "Crossroads  of Peace" project were also discussed. Nikol Pashinyan stressed that  Armenia is ready to unblock regional communications based on the  principles of sovereignty, jurisdiction, reciprocity and equality.   Emmanuel Macron expressed his country's support for the steps taken  by the Armenian government to establish peace and stability, and at  the same time welcomed the "Crossroads of Peace" project.

The social problems of persons forcibly displaced from  Nagorno-Karabakh and the RA government's housing program were also  touched upon. In this regard, Nikol Pashinyan and Emmanuel Macron  pointed out the need for consistent support of the international  community in resolving the existing problems of refugees from  Nagorno-Karabakh.  The Prime Minister of Armenia and the President of  France also discussed issues related to Armenia-EU cooperation. Nikol  Pashinyan noted that he counts on the continued support of friendly  France in the matter of Armenia's cooperation with the EU.

At the same time, the Prime Minister of Armenia highly appreciated  the role of the EU mission in Armenia and emphasized the important  role of France in initiating the visa liberalization dialogue with  the European Union and supporting Armenia with the European Peace  Fund.