Macron Calls on Aliyev to 'Ensure Rights and Security of Artsakh Residents'

A phone conversation was held at the initiative of the French side between French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, according to AFP, citing a statement from the Élysée Palace.

“Macron condemned Azerbaijan's decision to use force in Artsakh, which has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis and jeopardized efforts towards achieving a fair and sustainable peace,” the agency reported.

The French president urged Baku to “ensure the rights and security of the residents of Artsakh.”