YEREVAN. – France’s new Ambassador to Armenia, Jean-François Charpentier, on Tuesday presented his credentials to President Serzh Sargsyan.

The President congratulated Ambassador Charpentier on his appointment, and expressed the hope that the French diplomat will carry out the ambassador’s mission to the best of his abilities, and for the benefit of the two friendly countries and nations. Sargsyan also noted that Armenian-French relations are deepening further, and Armenia looks toward further deepening this friendship and the warm relations.  

Ambassador Charpentier, for his part, assured that he will do his utmost during his tenure, to continue the previous ambassador’s work and contribute to making Armenian-French relations more dynamic. The new French ambassador considered it a great pride and honor for him to hold office in a country which has ancient history, rich spiritual and cultural heritage, and age-old friendly ties with France.