The French Foreign Ministry welcomes Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan's visit to Turkey, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

France welcomes the visit of Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to Turkey in the context of Armenia's contribution to assisting the earthquake-affected population. European and Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna said during her visit to Turkey in September that France encourages Armenia and Turkey's efforts to normalize relations, the statement said.