International Organization of la Francophonie is very sensitive towards Armenia’s political issues – Secretary-General

The International Organisation of la Francophonie (OIF) is very sensitive to Armenia’s political issues, ARMENPRESS reports OIF Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo announced following the meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, emphasizing that the Organization, comprised of 88 member states, values Armenia as its member and country presiding in the Organization.

“We were following the developments, the pain of Armenians during the war. Our Organization has 88 member states, some of which have very close relations with Armenia, some are even involved in political developments. Like France, which is also the headquarters of our Organization. And there are countries which are less sensible towards this issue. But the Organization, naturally, attaches great importance. Armenia is a member state of our Organization and is currently the presiding country, therefore, we remain very sesnitive and attentive towards this country’’, Louise Mushikiwabo said.

According to the Secretary General, the International Organization of La Francophonie is interested in continuing joint programs with Armenia, in particular, finding initiatives that will be related to the interaction of Armenian youth and young people from other Francophone countries, be it in Africa, Asia or Europe.

“We try to find programs and initiatives that will meet the expectations of the Armenian youth. This, of course, is a supplementary factor to our classic collaboration in the framework of the French language. And we are always happy to be back to this country, to hear more and more French-speaking voices”, the Secretary General said.

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