17th Francophonie summit kicks off in Armenia
The 17th Francophonie Summit has kicked off today in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
11 Oct 2018
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The 17th Francophonie Summit has kicked off today in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.
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