FRANCE’S ANTI-AZERBAIJANI POLICY IN THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT

Sabuhi Guliyev

Authors

Sabuhi Guliyev Baku State University https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4300-9662

Keywords:

Azerbaijan, Karabakh, Heydar Aliyev, Armenia, France, Budapest.

Abstract

The article is dedicated to France's policy during the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, where it takes a position completely opposite to Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, both as one of the centers of Western power and as one of the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group. In this context, the article analyzes the reasons behind France's actions, such as the influence of the Armenian diaspora, which led to the French co-chairs and representatives taking a stance supporting the Armenians' position and advocating for resolutions in their favor during international negotiations aimed at peacefully resolving the conflict. Furthermore, unlike previous French presidents, the article provides a comprehensive explanation of the French government's continuous aid and support to Armenia under President Emmanuel Macron.

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