France is concerned about the armed incidents that have occurred over the past 48 hours at several areas on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including shots that have hit civilian personnel in Yeraskh on Armenian territory. It calls for restraint, de-escalation and the protection of civilian populations.
It also reaffirms its support for the full implementation of the order of 22 February 2023 of the International Court of Justice concerning the restoration of traffic in Lachin corridor.
“France is fully mobilized for a return to peace for the benefit of all populations in the region. Negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan continued recently at the highest level on June 1 in Chisinau. The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinian, held talks with the participation of President of France Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and President of the European Council Charles Michel. This meeting marked the will to move forward on the various subjects under discussion, which must be settled exclusively through negotiation.
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna, also visited Armenia and Azerbaijan in April, in order to help the two countries progress towards a peace treaty. These efforts are carried out in close cooperation with the European Union and the United States,” the statement reads.
