Pashinyan Sends Bastille Day Greetings to French President Macron

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated French President Emmanuel Macron on Bastille Day, the French national holiday commemorated on July 14. In his message, Pashinyan noted that July 14 holds significance beyond France, resonating with all peoples who embrace the values of freedom, equality, and fraternity—the foundational principles of the French Revolution. The congratulatory gesture reflects ongoing diplomatic relations between Armenia and France. France has historically maintained close ties with Armenia, particularly within the Armenian diaspora community and through cultural and political engagement in the South Caucasus region.