French Senate adopts resolution calling for sanctions against Azerbaijan and recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Baku / 15.11.22 / Turan: On November 15, the French Senate adopted a resolution in support of Armenia and proposed imposing sanctions against Azerbaijan.
“The resolution also reads:
- demands the withdrawal of the armed forces of Azerbaijan from the sovereign territory of Armenia and respect for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Armenia;
- calls for the release of all Armenian prisoners of war and their repatriation to their homeland;
- invites the French government, in cooperation with European partners, to introduce diplomatic and economic measures and sanctions against the property of the Azerbaijani authorities, as well as to impose an embargo on the import of gas and oil from Azerbaijan;
- confirms the need to recognize the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and invites the government to establish a humanitarian office in Nagorno-Karabakh;
- invites the government to consider the possibility of supporting the strengthening of the defense capability of Armenia.” -0-
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