YEREVAN. – Armenia and the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) signed two agreements on Friday, and along the lines of the OIF summit being held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo capital city Kinshasa.

Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian and OIF Secretary-General Abdou Diouf signed the French-language cooperation agreement between Armenia and the Organization. Also, Nalbandian and OIF Executive Director Clément Duhaime signed an agreement on teaching French to Armenia’s public servants and diplomats, Armenian MFA press service informs.        

In his remarks following the signing ceremony, OIF Secretary-General Abdou Diouf pointed to Armenia’s engagement in the French-speaking world and its special role in the propagation and preservation of the French language.    

In his address, Armenian FM Edward Nalbandian specifically said: “At this time, when the agenda of the leaders of the International Organization of La Francophonie countries includes the matter of changing Armenia’s status in the Organization, we sign two important documents that will enable to further consolidate the interaction. The signed agreements are a result of cooperation, and we can record the progress that is achieved in terms of the use of French in Armenia.”       

In his turn, Abdou Diouf noted that Armenia is one of the most active countries from among the La Francophonie family and a leading French-speaking country.