Today, the National Assembly of the Republic of France unanimously adopted a resolution supporting Armenia and proposing sanctions against Azerbaijan, RA Embassy in France reports.

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

- Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all Armenian prisoners of war and return to their homeland;

- Suggests to the government to consider the possibility of applying individual sanctions in case of the continuation of attacks and occupation of the sovereign territory of Armenia by Azerbaijan;

- Calls on the government to continue mediating efforts in order to solve the security problem of the Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh, in accordance with the provisions of NA Resolution No. 502 of 2020 (the said resolution proposes that the government recognize Nagorno-Karabakh);

- Suggests the government consider the possibility of strengthening Armenia's defense capabilities;

- Calls on international organizations to take all measures to protect the Armenian cultural and religious heritage in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, territories under the control of Azerbaijan.

The resolution was presented on behalf of the majority of the National Assembly, the ruling "Renaissance" faction. The Armenian Ambassador to France and the staff of the Armenian Embassy in France were present at the resolution adoption session as guests of honor.

The full text of the resolution is available at the following link.