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President of French Alliance Moldova knighted into Legion of Honour


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The President of the French Alliance of Moldova, Alexandru Munteanu, has been knighted into the French Legion of Honour by Ambassador of France in Moldova Edmond Pamboukjian on Friday, March 16, Info-Prim Neo reports. According to the ambassador, Alexandru Munteanu was awarded the French great distinction in recognition for promoting history, culture and the French language in Moldova. “You are an ideal representative of your country, and at the same time a great admirer of France, while your activity marks an ideal relation between France and Moldova”, Edmond Pamboukjian mentioned. Attending the ceremony, Speaker Marian Lupu said it is for the first time in the history of bilateral Moldova-France relations that a Moldovan citizen has enjoyed this high distinction of France. “This is a positive political signal for authorities, reflects the outstanding character of the bilateral relations between our states, as well as the Moldovan people’s strong attachment to the Francophone values”, Marian Lupu said, reiterating Moldova’s willingness to host the XIV Summit of Francophony in Chisinau in 2012.