YEREVAN. – Armenian  President Serzh Sargsyan on Tuesday received French legendary actor Alain Delon, who is in capital city Yerevan to attend, on the same day, the premiere of the film “Happy New Year, Mothers!” in which he likewise plays a role.  

Sargsyan noted that the characters which Delon has played are greatly recognized and liked in Armenia, as well, while the Armenian-French relations continue to develop, the President’s Press Office informs. 

In his turn, the French actor stressed that France is very attentive and respectful toward Armenia, and it has a clear position on the recognition and condemnation of the Armenian Genocide.   

Armenia’s president spoke about the aforesaid film that will open in Yerevan, noted that Armenians have special feelings toward mothers, and stated that if the entire cast and crew of this film have dedicated it to mothers, this film must be about the eternity of values and its subject matter is always contemporary.  

Alain Delon noted that he played his role in the film with the greatest of pleasure and he is very happy for his visit to Armenia. Also, the world-renowned actor delightfully accepted Serzh Sargsyan’s invitation to visit Armenia again.