Putin and Macron discussed issues related to the upcoming trilateral  meeting of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia in Moscow

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.