President of France Nikolas Sarkozy wrapped up his state visit to Armenia and departed for Azerbaijan. RA President Serzh Sargsyan, Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan, acting head of President's staff Vigen Sargsyan, Ambassador of France to Armenia Henri Reynaud and other officials saw the French President off.
Within the framework of state visit to Armenia, Nikolas Sarkozy met with President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, visited Tsitsernakaberd memorial and paid tribute to the victims of the Armenian Genocide. With the participation of the presidents of the two countries, statue authored by Auguste Rodin was unveiled at the France Square.
Sarkozy continues its regional visit and will be in Georgia and Azerbaijan.
ARMENPRESS