A little while ago, the Senate of the Republic of France adopted a resolution supporting Armenia and proposing sanctions against Azerbaijan. Among other provisions, the resolution of the French Senate

– demands to remove the armed forces of Azerbaijan from the sovereign territory of Armenia and to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Armenia,
– calls for the release of all Armenian prisoners of war and their return to the homeland,
– suggests that the French government, in cooperation with European partners, plan diplomatic and economic measures in response to punish the aggression carried out by Azerbaijan, including applying sanctions that will target the assets of the Azerbaijani authorities, as well as plan to apply an embargo on the import of gas and oil from Azerbaijan,
– reaffirms the need to recognize the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh and suggests the government establish a humanitarian office in Nagorno-Karabakh.
– suggests the government consider the possibility of supporting the strengthening of the defense capabilities of Armenia.

The resolution was presented by senators Bruno Ratayo, Christian Cambon, Éliane Assassi, Patrick Kanner, Hervé Marseille, and Gilbert-Luc Devinaz.

Armenian Ambassador to France Hasmik Tolmajyan and Nagorno-Karabakh representative Hovhannes Gevorgyan were present at the resolution adoption session as guests of honor.