On October 29, the delegation of the Bar Association of Montpellier, France, headed by the President Bernard Beral, was hosted by the Chamber of Advocates of RA.

The Chairman of the Chamber of Advocates of RA Ara Zohrabyan welcomed the guests at the Chamber of Advocates. He noted that he remembers warmly his visit to Montpellier where many issues, relating to advocacy and law, were discussed. “We consider France as our friend and the most active relations on the level of international cooperation are exactly with France. Even the model of the School of Advocates of Armenia is based on the French model,” mentioned Ara Zohrabyan.

The President of the Bar Association of Montpellier Bernard Beral thanked the Chamber of Advocates for warm reception and noted that the cooperation with the Chamber of Advocates of Armenia had begun long ago. He also noted that the former president of the Bar Association of Montpellier Luc Kilkyacharyan had a great contribution to the development of these relations. “It is very exciting, that this event follows the Francophonie Days. Our relationship and our activities are consistent with Francophonie’s slogan "Living Together" said Mr. Beral.

Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of France to Armenia Jonathan Lackot made an opening speech at the meeting, noting that the success achieved during Francophonie days, which is distinguished by its exceptionality, is necessary to capitalize and develop.

During the professional discussions, Armenian specialists presented to French counterparts the details on the legal regulations of foreign investments.

In the end, an agreement on cooperation was signed between the Chamber of Advocates of the Republic of Armenia, the Bar Association of Montpellier and the Human Rights Institute within the same bar association.