  French parliament resolution calls for sanctions against Azerbaijan December 1, 2022 - 15:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The French National Assembly on Wednesday, November 30 adopted a resolution demanding sanctions against Azerbaijan, the press service of Yerevan’s embassy in Paris reports. The resolution calls for the release of all Armenian prisoners of war without any preconditions and suggests that the French government consider the possibility of imposing targeted sanctions should Azerbaijan’s invasion and occupation of Armenian territories continue. The lawmakers also called on their government to continue mediating the efforts of ensuring the security of the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), as well as consider the possibility of strengthening Armenia’s defense capabilities. The protection of cultural and historical monuments in territories currently under Azerbaijan’s control was also raised.   Top stories President of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) Arayik Harutyunyan has dismissed Ruben Vardanyan from the position of State Minister. Congressman Frank Pallone attended a demonstration at the Capitol against Azerbaijan’s blockade of a key road in Nagorno Karabakh. Ruben Vardanyan expressed conviction that his people will stay strong amid Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin corridor. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.   Partner news |  Latest news Armenian serviceman lost in Azerbaijan-controlled territory  A serviceman of the Armenian Armed Forces has lost his way in the border areas of the province of Syunik due to poor visibility and fog.Senior Iranian diplomat traveling to Armenia hours after Nowruz begins Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri will be visiting Armenia hours after the beginning of Nowruz, the diplomat himself said on Twitter.Armenian women seal wins at European Chess Championship round 3 Armenian players continue participate in the 23rd European Women Chess Championship in Petrovac, Montenegro.FlyOne Armenia launching direct Yerevan-Larnaca flights from May According to the announcement, the flights will be operated three times a week – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. |
