Global Armenian Summit: some 160 participants from France adopt a “Yerevan Declaration”
- Published
- Place
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Event date
- Past event —
Summary
Nearly 160 participants from France took part in the third Global Armenian Summit, held in Yerevan from 5 to 8 November: the second-largest delegation at this edition. At the close of the event, they adopted a “Yerevan Declaration”, dated 8 November and published on the 9th by Armenian media in France. The text reaffirms their commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty, security and prosperity. The signatories say they are ready to contribute, alongside the French and Armenian authorities, to relations between the two countries: business, universities, culture, sport, science and decentralised cooperation. They praise the role of the French University in Armenia (UFAR) and call for more internships and student exchanges between the two countries.
Analysis
The declaration thanks the High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs, Zareh Sinanyan, and the four commissioners for diaspora affairs in France: André Nersier, Hayk Chahbazian, Vahagn Movsesyan and Robert Ter Arsenyan. It also mentions the French ambassador, Florian Escudié, who hosted the participants at the embassy. The text follows Nikol Pashinyan’s speech on “Real Armenia”, which puts the state at the centre of relations with the diaspora. The signatories want to turn these exchanges into concrete cooperation.
Possible consequences
Next date for the diaspora in France: the Armenian Fund of France’s Phonethon, from 19 to 22 November.
