France: Unilateral Karabakh recognition wouldn't benefit either sideNovember 26, 2020 - 11:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Secretary of State at the French Foreign Ministry Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne believes that a unilateral recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh will not benefit either side. Speaking during discussions of a resolution proposed by the French Senate requesting the government to recognize the independence of Karabakh on Wednesday, November 25, Lemoyne said such a move is not in the interests of Armenia, Karabakh, France, European partners, or the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing countries. According to him, it is against the policy of the French government, Armenia and their partners, TASS reports. "France can play a mediating role only if it has the confidence of the sides. This issue should be approached in a spirit of truth and responsibility, realizing all the consequences of such a move," the diplomat said. Earlier on Wednesday, the French Senate voted near unanimously (305-1) for a resolution calling for the recognition of Artsakh (Karabakh) by France. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian and Azerbaijani Presidents Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev on November 9 signed a statement to end the war in Karabakh after almost 45 days. Under the deal, the Armenian side is returning all the seven regions surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh, having lost a part of Karabakh itself in hostilities. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. |