Olivier Decottignies: France is the only Western country providing  defense equipment to Armenia, and we hope  others will join in

ArmInfo. , French Ambassador to  Armenia Olivier Decottignies said in an interview with the Public  Radio of Armenia.  He noted that defense cooperation between France  and Armenia in 2025 will focus on three main areas.  Firstly, he  highlighted the provision of defense equipment. The second area,  according to him, will involve the training of Armenian military  personnel  in Armenia and in France. Additionally, France intends to  provide consulting services to the Armenian Defense Ministry to  assist in the reform and strengthening of the Armenian armed forces. 

Addressing the stance of Paris on Baku's statements  to terminate all  arms supply agreements with France and return defense equipment,  Decottignies said: "The official position of Paris is that defense  cooperation with Armenia is ongoing and will continue with the same  goal of supporting in safequarding its territory, population and  sovereignty." At the same time, the Ambassador noted that the  statements voiced by the Azerbaijani side are certainly cause for  concern, but, nevertheless, today it is possible to say that there is  a relatively stable situation in the region. 

In this regard, the Ambassador emphasized that this is also partially  due to the EU observation mission, which prevented any serious  clashes, injuries or deaths on the border throughout the year.  "However, there is still cause for concern, because without a peace  treaty, the conflict may resume. That's why we are continuing our  cooperation in the defense sphere and offering assistance to Armenia  in achieving peace," the diplomat concluded.