ArmInfo. As part of coordinating the actions of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron, during which he discussed some issues related to the upcoming trilateral meeting of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia in Moscow on January 11. This was announced on January 10 by the press service of the head of the Russian state.
According to the source, taking into account the consistent implementation of the joint Statement of November 9, 2020 and the stabilization of the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh, it was noted that, first of all, at this meeting it is meant to consider further steps to establish a peaceful life in the region. The French President expressed support for Russia's efforts to promote the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement. The importance of urgent humanitarian assistance to the population affected by the clashes was emphasized, including through specialized international organizations.
Earlier today, the press service also reported that, on the initiative of Vladimir Putin, on January 11, trilateral negotiations of the President of the Russian Federation, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan will take place in Moscow. It is planned to consider the implementation of the statement of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia on Nagorno-Karabakh dated November 9, 2020 and discuss further steps to resolve the existing problems in the region. Particular attention will be paid to the issues of providing assistance to residents of areas affected by the hostilities, as well as unblocking and developing trade, economic and transport links. In addition, separate conversations between Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev and Nikol Pashinyan are envisaged.