The French Embassy in the Republic of Armenia called on compatriots  to refrain from staying in Nagorno- Karabakh and in the regions close  to the war zones

ArmInfo.The French Embassy in Armenia called on compatriots to refrain from any stay in Nagorno-Karabakh and in the regions close to the war zones.

Thus, the statement of the French diplomatic mission notes that the  French embassy in Armenia is closely following the development of the  situation in the zone of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, where  hostilities resumed on September 27, which directly affects families,  relatives, friends and acquaintances in Armenia.  Pointing to the  importance of following the recommendations of the Armenian  authorities in connection with the situation, the diplomatic mission  stressed that the French Embassy regularly posts recommendations or  information on its website and on social networks about the rules of  conduct, including in the event of an air raid, as well as regarding  travel in Armenia.

The embassy recommends that the French living in Armenia limit their  travels, and the French, passing through the territory of the  Republic of Armenia, to wait for their return to France.

At the same time, the embassy recommended that compatriots planning  trips to Armenia postpone them, and reminded that within the  framework of martial law and general mobilization, all citizens of  Armenia aged 18 to 55, including those with French citizenship, have  no right to leave the RA. and can be mobilized into the army at any  time.

"The French Embassy confirms the absolute necessity to refrain from  any stay in Nagorno-Karabakh and in the regions close to the war  zones.

Finally, the current situation should not obscure the outbreak of the  Covid-19 pandemic and restrictive measures must be observed, "the  French embassy said in a statement.

In conclusion, it is emphasized that the French Embassy will keep its  citizens informed of the development of the situation and will be  ready to assist in the execution of documents.

For help, you can contact by e-mail:  [email protected] or by hotline (+374 60 65 1950)  Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm. In case of emergency,  you can contact the emergency number of the consulate (+374 95 50 11  03).

It is worth noting that the US Embassy in Armenia made a similar  appeal yesterday.