PARIS — Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace today to discuss bilateral strategic relations and ongoing regional developments, according to the Armenian government’s press service.

The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the 9th Paris Peace Forum. Macron welcomed the Armenian leader's visit, noting that the forum provided an ideal opportunity to review and strengthen the strategic agenda between the two nations.

Pashinyan expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality and emphasized the high caliber of Armenia-France relations, highlighting the importance of expanding cooperation across all sectors.

According to official statements, the two leaders reviewed joint infrastructure projects and explored avenues for deepening ties. Discussions also focused on Armenia-European Union relations, specifically targeting the visa liberalization process and the progress of EU-supported domestic reforms in Armenia. The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on shifting regional dynamics.