The National Assembly of the Republic of France unanimously adopted a resolurtion supporting Armenia and proposing sanctions against Azerbaijan. The Embassy of Armenia in France reports.

Among other provisions, the resolution of the French National Assembly:

– Calls for the immediate and unconditional release and repatriation of all Armenian prisoners of war;

– Invites the Government to consider the imposition of personal economic sanctions, should the attacks and occupation of the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia continue;

– Invites the Government to continue its mediation efforts and to continue to mobilize diplomatically so that a lasting solution can be implemented concerning the security of the Armenian populations of Nagorno-Karabakh, in accordance with resolution No. 520 of the National Assembly aforementioned;

– Invites the Government to increase France’s support for the Republic of Armenia, particularly with regard to humanitarian aid, and to study the strengthening of its defense capabilities;

– Invites stakeholders, the Minsk Group, the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, to do their utmost to preserve , in a sustainable way, the Armenian cultural and religious heritage in the areas under Azerbaijani control of the Armenian territory and Nagorno-Karabakh;

The resolution was presented on behalf of the majority of the National Assembly, the ruling “Renaissance” group.

The Armenian Ambassador to France and the staff of the Armenian Embassy in France were present at the session of resolution adoption as guests of honor.