https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480409 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-the-minister-s-meeting-with-mr-mirzoyan-armenian-minister-of-foreign?xtor=RSS-1 M. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting today with the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Ararat Mirzoyan, on the sidelines of the Nuclear Energy Summit held by France. The Minister and his counterpart discussed the regional situation, in the context of current events in Iran and the Middle East. He reiterated France's full support for the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan and for the development of regional connectivity, with (…) 2026-03-11 09:38:11 60249_287841 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-conversation-between-the-minister-and-his-counterpart-ararat-mirzoyan?xtor=RSS-1 Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke on October 23 with his Armenian counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ararat Mirzoyan, on the sidelines of the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies that was held by France on October 22 and 23, 2025. The Ministers discussed the development of foundational bilateral cooperation projects in many areas, in light of the upcoming conclusion of a strategic partnership agreement and the continued strengthening (…) 2025-10-24 09:53:22 60249_286224 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-azerbaijan-agreement-with-a-view-to-the-normalization-of-relations?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes today's announcement by Washington, under the aegis of President Trump, of an agreement between President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan with a view to the normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The results achieved thanks to the commitment of the United States are a major step forward. The signing and ratification as soon as possible of the peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will complete this process. With a view to this, France supports (…) 2025-08-09 15:52:59 60249_285128 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-m-jean-noel-barrot-s-conversation-with-his-armenian-counterpart-mr?xtor=RSS-1 Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, spoke on the telephone today, Tuesday 15 April 2025, to Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia. In addition to discussing the next meetings on the bilateral agenda, the conversation provided an opportunity for the two ministers to speak about the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the security situation in the region. The [French] Minister reaffirmed the importance of signing and (…) 2025-04-16 11:45:41 60249_283671 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-azerbaijan-successful-negotiation-of-a-peace-treaty-13-mar-2025?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the announcement of the successful negotiation of a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It very much hopes that it can be signed as soon as possible. The normalization of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with due regard for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the two States, must allow the South Caucasus to become a space for peace, integration and cooperation, with open borders, benefiting the populations of the (…) 2025-03-14 12:21:58 60249_283092 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-telephone-conversation-between-jean-noel-barrot-and-his-counterpart-281307?xtor=RSS-1 On November 15, 2024, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot spoke over the phone with his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan. The Minister took this opportunity to reiterate France's support for the early signing of a treaty to facilitate the establishment of a just and lasting peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, strictly in accordance with the territorial integrity, sovereignty, and inviolability of the borders of both nations. He commended the determination displayed (…) 2024-11-20 10:49:30 60249_281307 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-azerbaijan-negotiations-between-foreign-ministers-12-may-2024?xtor=RSS-1 2024-05-13 15:21:51 60249_278775 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-meeting-between-m-stephane-sejourne-and-his-armenian-counterpart-mr?xtor=RSS-1 M. Stéphane Séjourné, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, had a meeting in Paris with his Armenian counterpart, Mr Ararat Mirzoyan, today, Friday 9 February 2024. The Minister signalled France's unconditional, full and steadfast commitment in support of Armenia's sovereignty and resilience. The ministers discussed the priorities for strengthening our bilateral cooperation projects, particularly the development of infrastructure projects in the fields of transport, energy and water. They (…) 2024-02-09 18:29:25 60249_277642 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-azerbaijan-q-a-extract-from-the-daily-press-briefing-17-mar-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Q: Prime minister Nikol Pashinyan would like for the U.N. to provide peacekeepers to monitor the border with Azerbaijan and replace the ineffective Russian soldiers. Is France in favor of this proposal? A: As Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna indicated once again before the National Assembly on March 14, together with the EU and the United States, we are in constant contact with both Armenia and Azerbaijan in an effort to reach a peace agreement. It is in this (…) 2024-01-24 12:16:12 60249_272079 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/armenia/news/article/armenia-azerbaijan-q-a-8-dec-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Do you have any comment on yesterday evening's announcement regarding Armenia and Azerbaijan? Is it a first step toward normalization? What is the significance of this announcement? France welcomes the positive signal sent by the joint statement issued by Armenia and Azerbaijan and the goodwill gestures by both countries, particularly regarding a prisoner exchange. We hope these announcements are a first step toward resolving the situation of prisoners, detainees and the disappeared. (…) 2023-12-08 18:45:38 60249_276749