The meeting between Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and newly appointed French Prime Minister Michel Bariner took place at the Hôtel Matignon in Paris.

The French Prime Minister welcomed Nikol Pashinyan's visit to France and emphasized his commitment to contribute to the consistent development of trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. Michel Barnier noted that he has a special attitude towards Armenia and the Armenian people and is ready to contribute to the continuous strengthening of bilateral relations in the future. He fondly remembered the opening of the French Embassy in Armenia in 1995 with his participation.

Nikol Pashinyan once again congratulated Mr. Barnier on his appointment as the Prime Minister of France and wished him success. The Prime Minister thanked his colleague for his deep commitment to the friendship between the two peoples and his personal significant contribution to strengthening the exceptional relations between Armenia and France.

The interlocutors highly appreciated the intensive dialogue between Armenia and France, stressing the importance of developing cooperation in economy, energy, digital technologies, urban development, agriculture, tourism, healthcare.

Nikol Pashinyan noted that one of the priorities of the Armenian Government is the development and diversification of the Armenian economy, adding that he attaches great importance to the presence of French companies in Armenia. According to the Prime Minister, the Armenian side expects the participation of French companies and investors, particularly in the implementation of projects in the fields of infrastructure, nuclear and renewable energy, agriculture and water management.

The Prime Ministers of Armenia and France also greatly emphasized the holding of the second conference "Ambitions Arménie-France", which can become a unique tool for promoting multi-sectoral cooperation.

The interlocutors also emphasized the need to develop decentralized cooperation aimed at expanding and strengthening ties between regions.

The interlocutors also referred to the latest developments in the discussions on the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the processes taking place in the South Caucasus region.