Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of France to the Republic of Armenia Jonathan Lacôte wrote on his Facebook page:

“Dear Armenian friends

Living in Armenia

Dear compatriots,

At the end of 2020, full of so many trials for Armenia, I am primarily thinking of the families in whose homes one of the chairs around the table will be empty.

Now is not the time to celebrate, but more than ever I would like to share the hope that this country continues to inspire me.

I wish Armenia to live in peace and security, without being afraid to see its young people going to the front lines again.

I wish Armenia, which has been measuring its history for millennia, confidence in its future.

I wish Armenia never to doubt its beauty, its power and its talent.

I wish the Armenians to avoid disagreements and savage winds.

I wish Armenians to look in the same direction together.

I wish the Armenians to be proud to pass this country on to their children.

I wish France to be by Armenia’s side.

I wish France to remember what the Armenians gave it.

I wish the French to come to Armenia or sometimes to look here.

I wish the French to always love Armenia as Armenia still loves us!

I wish everyone that 2021 will be a year of peace, happiness and prosperity.”