Today RoA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met with Bruno Duthoit, the Director General of France Telecom (Orange Armenia). Also on hand was France's Ambassador to Armenia, Serge Smessov. Mr. Bruno Duthoit expressed gratitude to the Armenian Prime Minister and Government for holding a tender corresponding to international standards and ensuring beneficial conditions for launching business in Armenia. Presenting the activity of France Telecom, a world leader in the tele-communications industry, Mr. Duthoit noted that Orange Armenia is still in the stage of formation and intends to start activity by year's end. He reported that the company intends to make an additional $70 million investment and aims to launch activity not only in Yerevan but also the regions.