YEREVAN. – Professional photographer Jean-Michel Berts’ photo exhibition entitled “Light of Armenia” opened, on November 12, in Fontenay-le-Comte city, which is considered the center of France’s Vendée department. 

The event was devoted to 20th anniversary of Armenia’s independence, and it was an initiative of the Vendée-Armenia Association. Armenia’s Ambassador to France, Vigen Chitechyan, and Fontenay-le-Comte’s Mayor, Hugues Fourage, also attended the photo exhibition’s official opening, MFA Press Service informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

And an official reception was held, on the evening, during which Ambassador Chitechyan addressed those present and expressed a hope that cooperation between Armenia and Vendée would further develop and expand.