YEREVAN. – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, has issued a statement in connection with the terrorist attacks in Paris.

“Armenia stands with France. We strongly condemn the barbaric terrorist acts perpetrated in Paris. We extend our condolences and our solidarity with the friendship French people. The fight against terrorism is a fight of the entire civilized world,” Nalbandian’s statement reads.

Terrorist attacks have occurred Friday evening in six different parts of the French capital city.

The local media reported that the number of casualties in these terrorist attacks has risen to 150 people. In addition, several dozens of others were injured in these attacks.