Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan discussed the situation in the Middle East during a phone conversation with France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.

During the call, the two also exchanged views on efforts to assist citizens located in conflict zones.

Mirzoyan stressed the importance of achieving a peaceful settlement of the crisis.

Ararat Mirzoyan and Jean-Noël Barrot also emphasized their active engagement in preparations to organize the European Political Community summit scheduled to take place in Yerevan in May at a high level.

Mirzoyan also held a phone conversation with Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, discussing developments in the Middle East and underscoring the importance of resolving the situation peacefully, Armenia’s Foreign Ministry reported.

“Referring to the developments in the Middle East, Mirzoyan expressed concern over strikes on civilian facilities and casualties among civilians. In this context, the importance of achieving a swift and peaceful resolution of the situation and of efforts in that direction was emphasized,” the statement said.

On February 28, Israel and the U.S. carried out airstrikes on Iran, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran responded with strikes against Israel as well as toward several Persian Gulf countries hosting U.S. military bases.