Paris calls on Azerbaijan to withdraw troops from Armenia

ArmInfo. France expresses its deep concern over the violence that occurred on April 11 on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, near the locality of Tegh in  Armenian territory, which left 7 dead and several injured on both  sides, reads a statement by the Ministry of Europe and Foreign  Affairs of France. 

"It recalls that the delimitation of the border must be carried out  exclusively through negotiation and calls on the Parties to continue  their efforts in this direction. Respect for the territorial  integrity of Armenia and the withdrawal of Azerbaijani forces from  occupied positions on the Armenian side of the line of contact are  essential to prevent future incidents and preserve the foundations  for a lasting peace in the region.

"France fully supports the action of the EUMA observation mission  deployed on the Armenian side of the border, to which it contributes  and which plays a central role in helping to reduce tensions. It will  continue to work, alongside the European Union, in favor of respect  for the ceasefire, dialogue and pursuit of negotiations between  Armenia and Azerbaijan," the statement reads.