YEREVAN Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan hosted the newly appointed French Ambassador to Armenia, Florian Escudi,, today to discuss expanding the strategic and multifaceted ties between Yerevan and Paris. The high-level diplomatic meeting marked the official introduction of the new envoy, who recently assumed his diplomatic post in the capital. Pashinyan opened the meeting by congratulating Ambassador Escudi, expressing optimism for a highly productive diplomatic mission in Armenia. Pashinyan emphasized that continuing to expand the deeply rooted strategic relationship between the two nations remains a paramount priority. Ambassador Escudi voiced his gratitude for the warm hospitality, pledging to dedicate his tenure to systematically strengthening cooperation across all primary administrative and commercial sectors. The focus of the conversation centered on mapping out both ongoing programs and upcoming joint ventures, with a heavy emphasis on economic growth. The sides exchanged specific project blueprints regarding infrastructure overhaul and water resource management, aiming to modernize water supply, storage, and agricultural irrigation infrastructure. They also discussed developing practical pipelines to help prominent French corporations enter new markets within the Armenian economy. Beyond pure bilateral ventures, the leaders reviewed the current trajectory of ArmeniaEuropean Union cooperation and addressed shifting geopolitical topics of regional significance across the South Caucasus. Prospects for cooperation between Armenia and France are anchored by a Joint Declaration on Establishing a Strategic Partnership. that was officially signed on May 5, 2026 in Yerevan during French President Emmanuel Macron's multi-day state visit to the country.