April 7, RA Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met with Secretary General of La Francophone (International Organization of the Francophonie) Abdou Diouf, who is on an official visit in Armenia.

Nalbandian expressed confidence that Diouf’s first visit to the country will give new impetus to Armenia’s joining to La Francophone (OIF), RA Foreign Office Press Service informed NEWS.am.

Diouf stressed that the ties with Armenia have significantly developed since Armenia was granted OIF associate membership in 2008.

The officials expressed content that the celebration of La Francophone days became a tradition in Armenia. This year it coincides with the 40th anniversary of the organization.

Nalbandian and Diouf had an in-depth discussion on the intensification of steps towards the political, economic, cultural ties between OIF member states, attaching significance to the effective cooperation of RA National Assembly, local authorities, Yerevan City Hall and universities with partner structures of the organization.

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