MP: France must ensure security of embassies and diplomats on its territory

France must strengthen measures to ensure the security of embassies and diplomats on its territory, Andre Villiers, a member of the French National Assembly, told Report's local bureau.

According to him, the attacks on the building of the Azerbaijani embassy in France and vandalism during the picket held in front of the embassy are unacceptable: " We cannot accept such situations happening in France. The safety of the diplomatic corps and employees of the Azerbaijani embassy is ensured by Article 22 of the Vienna Convention. As a host country, France is obliged to take necessary measures to protect the building of embassies."

Villiers said it is important for France to strengthen its role in the peace process and increase measures against those who obstruct peace: "Our country cannot be a stage for the artificial prolongation of armed conflicts. A group of people is trying to obstruct the restoration of peace between the two countries."

A group of Armenian radicals recently stormed the embassies of Azerbaijan in France, Lebanon, and Georgia.