MFA: Resolutions of parliament chambers do not reflect France’s official stance

The resolutions of the chambers of the French Parliament calling for the imposition of sanctions against Azerbaijan do not reflect the official line of Paris, a representative of the French Foreign Ministry told journalists, Report informs referring to TASS.

“This initiative of the parliamentarians is not the official position of the French government and was adopted completely independently, in accordance with the principle of separation of powers,” the diplomat said.

The diplomat added that the position of the French government is well known. The source reminded Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna’s statements that “France will continue to encourage the parties to move forward in the negotiations to seize the opportunity to achieve peace.”