France To Provide Military Equipment To Armenia Amid Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

The Foreign Minister of France, Catherine Colonna, announced during her visit to Armenia on Tuesday that France has agreed to deliver military equipment to Armenia. This development follows the recent conflict in which Azerbaijani forces swiftly took control of the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, securing the surrender of Armenian separatist forces that had held the region for decades. Colonna's visit to Armenia underscores France's commitment to supporting the nation in the aftermath of the conflict. During her talks with Armenian officials, the discussions encompassed security and defense matters. While the French Foreign Minister confirmed the agreement for future contracts to deliver military equipment to Armenia, she refrained from providing specific details. She stated, "I can't give many details. If I have to go a little further, know that there are things that were already agreed between Armenia and France and that are in progress." Colonna also mentioned that there is a second category of initiatives that France and Armenia can undertake together. Notably, both nations are focused on preventing any further escalation of tensions in the region. France has a significant Armenian diaspora, and it has historically played a role in mediating the long-standing territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan regarding Nagorno-Karabakh. The conflict last month resulted in Azerbaijani forces taking control of the region, marking a significant development in the ongoing dispute. France's commitment to delivering military equipment to Armenia aligns with its efforts to ensure the nation's defense capabilities and stability in the wake of the conflict. This move reflects the ongoing diplomatic engagement and support that France provides to the South Caucasus region.