Armenia–France relations

Relations between Armenia and France have existed since the French and the Armenians established contact in the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia in the 12th century. Formal diplomatic relations between Armenia and France were established on 24 February 1992. Due to the good relations between the two countries, 2006 was proclaimed the Year of Armenia in France.

France has the third largest Armenian diaspora community in the world behind Russia and the United States, and has by far the largest Armenian community in the European Union with estimates ranging from 650,000 to 950,000. Armenia has an embassy in Paris and an consulates-general in Lyon and Marseille. France has an embassy in Yerevan. Both nations are members of the Council of Europe.