Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has arrived in the French Republic on a working visit.

Today, the Prime Minister will participate in the 9th Paris Peace Forum.

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A meeting took place in Paris between the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti.

The two leaders discussed prospects for the development of relations between the two countries.

In particular, they emphasized the importance of expanding trade and economic ties and taking joint steps toward this end. They also touched upon cooperation in the tourism sector, noting that there is significant potential for collaboration in this area.

Additionally, they exchanged views on issues of regional significance, including the opportunities that may arise as a result of peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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A meeting took place at the Élysée Palace between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron.

The President of France welcomed the Armenian Prime Minister’s visit and his participation in the Paris Peace Forum. Emmanuel Macron noted that today’s meeting serves as a good opportunity to discuss the agenda of bilateral strategic relations.

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and for the invitation to the 9th Paris Peace Forum. Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the high level of Armenia-France relations and emphasized the importance of developing and expanding ties across all areas.

The two leaders discussed issues pertaining to bilateral cooperation. Reference was made to the progress of joint projects in the areas of infrastructure and other sectors.

Discussions covered topics related to the further development of cooperation between Armenia and the European Union, including the visa liberalization process and the progress of reforms being implemented with EU support.

Nikol Pashinyan and Emmanuel Macron also exchanged views on regional developments and ongoing processes.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan participated in a panel discussion titled "Holding the Line: Sovereignty in the Age of Hybrid Threats".

The discussion was also attended by the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, and the President of North Macedonia, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.

During the Q&A session, the Prime Minister addressed the steps and measures being taken by the Government of the Republic of Armenia to counter hybrid threats. Regarding the fight against disinformation, he emphasized the importance of timely response from state agencies and shared his own personal experience in this area. Furthermore, Nikol Pashinyan touched upon cooperation with the European Union in these domains.

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Within the framework of the 9th Paris Peace Forum, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended the opening of the Child Summit titled "Children First: A Global Commitment to Child Well-being."

The summit was also attended by French President Emmanuel Macron, President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, President of North Macedonia Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, Prime Minister of Andorra Xavier Espot Zamora, and other high-ranking representatives from various countries.

French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech during the event.

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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended an official dinner at the Élysée Palace, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron in honor of the participants of the 9th Paris Peace Forum.

The national leaders were welcomed at the Élysée Palace by Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron.