The key facts

  • Pashinyan and Macron met on November 10 at the Élysée Palace and discussed the strategic partnership between the two countries
  • The agenda included joint infrastructure projects, Armenia's cooperation with the EU, visa regime liberalization and EU-supported reforms
  • Pashinyan arrived in France to take part in the ninth Paris Peace Forum

Meeting at the Élysée Palace

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and French President Emmanuel Macron held a meeting at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Tuesday, November 10, dedicated to the strategic partnership between the two countries. This was reported by the Anadolu Agency citing the office of the Armenian prime minister.

What the sides discussed

According to Pashinyan's office, the leaders reviewed the progress of joint infrastructure projects and discussed Armenia's cooperation with the European Union, including the liberalization of the visa regime and reforms carried out with EU support. According to the Armenian side, Macron noted that the meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the agenda of bilateral strategic relations.

Regional agenda and the forum

Pashinyan emphasized the high level of Armenian-French relations and the importance of expanding cooperation in all areas. The sides also exchanged views on regional events and current processes. No specific agreements or signed documents are mentioned in the report. Pashinyan arrived in France to take part in the ninth Paris Peace Forum.