Emmanuel Macron’s victory in the French presidential election was due to his pro-European stance, stated French Ambassador to Armenia Jean-François Charpentier, at a press conference on Thursday.

In his words, at the same time, however, the new French president is perfectly aware of all the challenges that modern Europe is facing.

“Europe is faced with numerous crises,” Charpentier added 

As per the French diplomat, the establishment of a Europe that stands with ordinary citizens shall be among the priorities.