YEREVAN, October 14. /ARKA/. Under the general sponsorship of Acba Leasing, “Francofest 2024” French Book Festival is held for the second year in a row, contributing to the dissemination of French books, literature and culture in Armenia.
The organizer of this unprecedented cultural event is Newmag Company. It presented 5 new books in Armenian language at the French book festival.
“Acba Leasing promotes the spread of reading in Armenia and this support is also an appreciation for literature, art, Armenian-French cultural ties and the centuries-old friendship between the peoples of our countries. It is very important that financial organizations, in addition to supporting economic development and business financing, also sponsor such cultural events,” said Acba Leasing Deputy CEO Sargis Sargsyan
Artak Aleksanyan, Director of Newmag Publishing House, noted, in his turn that Acba Leasing traditionally contributes to the Armenization of French literature and its dissemination.
“We are very happy that we have a very good partnership with Acba Leasing, and I hope that this cooperation will be long-lasting,” Alexanyan said.
Francofest brings to Armenia the most significant international literary event in the last 15 years. The Goncourt Prize, the most prestigious prize in the French-speaking world, opens its branch in Armenia.
All editions of the books of the famous Armenian-French Charles Aznavour by Newmag Publishing House were supported by Acba Financial Group, Acba Bank, Acba Leasing and Amundi-Acba.
Acba Bank is a 100% shareholder of Acba Leasing. Acba Leasing is controlled by the Central Bank of Armenia. -0-
