Paris Will Always Stand by Artsakh and Its People, Mayor Tells Harutyunyan

The delegation led by the President of the Republic of Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan, met with the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. During the meeting, various issues related to the development of ties between Artsakh and France, as well as the resolution of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict, were discussed.

According to the information department of the Office of the President of the Republic of Artsakh, Arayik Harutyunyan praised Anne Hidalgo's efforts aimed at protecting the rights of the people of Artsakh, supporting the fight for international recognition of independence, and protecting the spiritual and cultural heritage of Artsakh in areas occupied by Azerbaijan.

The President also expressed gratitude to the members of the Paris City Council for voting in favor of the resolution recognizing the independence of the Republic of Artsakh. President Harutyunyan emphasized that the development of international relations remains one of the top priorities for Artsakh.

In this context, the country’s leader highlighted the importance of expanding and deepening decentralized cooperation with administrative regions and cities of France, expressing hope that bilateral relations would develop dynamically.

The Mayor of Paris assured that Paris will always stand by Artsakh and its people, defending their right to self-determination and peaceful coexistence.