France expresses its deep concern on the violence that occurred on April 11 on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, near the village of Tegh in Armenian territory, which left seven dead and several injured on both sides, French Foreign Ministry said in a statement regarding the latest provocations by Azerbaijani armed forces in the sovereign territory of Armenia.
“It recalls that the delimitation of the border must be carried out exclusively through negotiation and calls on the Parties to continue their efforts in this direction. Respect for the territorial integrity of Armenia and the withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from occupied positions on the Armenian side of the contact line are essential to prevent future incidents and preserve the basis for a lasting peace in the region.
France fully supports the action of the EUMA observation mission deployed on the Armenian side of the border, to which it contributes and which plays a central role in helping to reduce tensions. It will continue to work, alongside the European Union, in favor of respect for the ceasefire, dialogue and the pursuit of negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan", the Ministry concluded.
