Armenia/Azerbaijan – Border clashes between the two countries (15 Jul. 2020)

France condemns the armed clashes that broke out on Sunday on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, causing several deaths.

It calls on both parties to abide by the ceasefire and resume their dialogue to avoid escalation.

As co-chair of the Minsk Group, France – along with its Russian and American partners – reiterates its commitment to achieving a lasting negotiated settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict consistent with international law.

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Q. How is France, as co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, responding to the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan in recent days, which led to several deaths?

A. I refer you to my statement.