France is always there for Armenia, says parliament speakerJune 1, 2021 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - President of the French National Assembly Richard Ferrand has said that France is always there for Armenia and will do everything so that stability and wellbeing are achieved in the country. "You have always relied on us, you can continue to do so now and in the future as well," Ferrand said at a meeting with acting Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Paris on Tuesday, June 1. According to a press release from Pashinyan's office, the French side has again stressed the territorial integrity of Armenia, the immediate repatriation of the prisoners of war still in Azerbaijan's captivity, the preservation of Armenian heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and UNESCO's role in that process. On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. On May 13, the Azerbaijani military committed more border violations against Armenia, advancing near Vardenis (Gegharkunik province) and Sisian (Syunik province). One Armenian serviceman was killed in Azerbaijan’s shooting on May 25, while six others were captured on May 27. Ferrand revealed that the French National Assembly is currently working on a new resolution on the PoWs, and that the Armenia-France parliamentary friendship group will pay a visit to Yerevan in the near future. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. |