French FM: We are working on establishment of OSCE fact-finding mission after clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan

ArmInfo.France is in full solidarity with Armenia in the face of violations of its territorial  integrity and is taking action. French Minister for Europe and  Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna stated this during the questions  and answers in the National Assembly, regarding the sending of the  EU mission to the RA.

She recalled that from the very beginning, that is, after the  September 13 attacks, France mobilized to stabilize the situation on  the ground, demanded that the Azerbaijani forces return to their  initial positions and supported the resumption of negotiations  between the two countries.

"The summit you mentioned, organized by the President of the French  Republic on the sidelines of the meeting of the European Political  Community, i.e. in Prague on October 6, brought together the French  leader, the President of the European Council, the Prime Minister of  Armenia and the President of Azerbaijan. This led to important  results," said the French diplomat.

In this vein, she stressed that an agreement had been reached on the  establishment of a European Union civil mission on the territory of  Armenia for a period of two months along the border by the end of the  month.

"The purpose of this mission is to stabilize the situation and  initiate a process between the parties. In particular, we would like  this mission to be able to contribute to the border delimitation  process, which will be resumed in the coming days.

At the same time, we are working on the establishment of an OSCE  fact-finding mission - I told you about this - to objectively assess  the situation and needs, in particular humanitarian needs, after the  clashes.

As you know, Armenia can rely on the support of France.We are working  for the peace, in its interests," the French Foreign Minister summed  up.