July 12, 2013 | 13:07
YEREVAN. – France sincerely wishes Armenia could return its historic role of the crossroads of civilizations in the Caucasus, French Ambassador Henri Rynaud said during the Friday press conference.
Asked about relations between Yerevan and Ankara, Ambassador said Armenia is in a difficult geopolitical neighborhood.
“Armenia, naturally, wants see open borders in all directions,” he said, adding that Armenian diplomacy is working in this direction.
In this context, Ambassador Reynaud noted that signing of Armenia-Turkey protocols in 2009 inspired great hopes.
“Unfortunately, hopes did not come true. Talks must continue for Armenia to become a country with open borders. Few people want it more than France. We hope that Armenia will be able to return its historic role of the crossroads of civilizations in the Caucasus as soon as possible,” he emphasized.