Friday, July 2 2021 22:25

ArmInfo.On the initiative of the French side, a telephone conversation took place between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron.  

According to the Kremlin press service, a wide range of issues of  interaction between Russia and France in international affairs was  thoroughly considered. Special attention is paid to the problems of  stability and security on the European continent.

In this regard, it was noted that the agreements reached by the  presidents of the two countries in Bregancon in August 2019 on  establishing joint work to form a new architecture of security and  trust in Europe remain relevant. An exchange of views was held on the  state and prospects for the development of Russian-EU relations.

It was stated that the building of constructive and predictable  relations between Russia and the EU and a return to a normal and  respectful dialogue would contribute to the solution of such acute  modern problems as cyber security, the fight against international  terrorism, health care, climate, and the resolution of regional  conflicts. As Vladimir Putin emphasized, Russia is ready for this if  a real reciprocal interest is shown on the part of the European  Union.

When discussing the internal Ukrainian crisis, the leaders spoke in  favor of stepping up the negotiation process in order to consistently  implement the 2015 Minsk "Package of Measures", which was and remains  the uncontested basis for settlement.

The President of Russia pointed out the destructive actions of Kiev,  due to which the efforts being undertaken - including in the  "Normandy" format - are actually being sabotaged. The need was  emphasized for the Ukrainian authorities to fully fulfill their  earlier obligations, primarily to establish a direct dialogue with  Donetsk and Lugansk and to legalize the special status of Donbass.

Vladimir Putin briefed on the progress in the implementation of the  trilateral agreements on Nagorno- Karabakh dated November 9, 2020 and  January 11, 2021. It was noted that the situation in the region,  largely due to the presence of Russian peacekeepers, remains stable.  The prerequisites have been created for the establishment of normal  economic activity, the unblocking of economic and transport links.  The President of Russia drew attention to the need for closer  involvement of European partners, and in particular France, in  solving the humanitarian problems of the population of the regions  affected by the hostilities. Mutual readiness was expressed to  coordinate on various aspects of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement,  including through the OSCE Minsk Group. The topic of the Libyan  settlement was considered.  Both sides will underline their  disposition to further facilitate the advancement of the political  process with the participation of all key Libyan forces. In  connection with the interest shown by Emmanuel Macron, Vladimir Putin  spoke about the main results of the Russian-American summit meeting  held on June 16 in Geneva. The presidents of Russia and France also  substantively discussed the topics of bilateral cooperation,  primarily in the trade and economic field, as well as in the field of  energy and cultural and humanitarian ties. It was agreed to continue  contacts.