YEREVAN. – Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan during the opening ceremony of the monument, sculptured by Auguste Rodin, stated in the France Square on Friday that France is Armenia’s good friend to share its joy and grief.

“This great gift will symbolize the continuation and strong friendship between Armenia and France. History, common values, and cultures connecting our nations are forever like the masterpiece of Rodin. We express our sincere gratitude to the French President Nikolas Sarkozy for the priceless gift for Armenia.

God bless France and our Armenian-French friendship,” Armenian President’s message reads.