Foreign Minister of Armenia Ara Aivazian held on Thursday a phone conversation with the Foreign Minister of France Jean-Yves Le Drian, the press department at the ministry reported. During the call, the interlocutors touched upon the post-war situation in Artsakh, issues of regional security and peace.

In the context of the implementation of the trilateral statements of November 9 and January 11, Minister Aivazian once again stressed the priority of fully addressing the humanitarian issues, first of all, the immediate and safe repatriation of prisoners of war, captured citizens and others detained.

The ministers next exchanged views on the humanitarian situation in Artsakh and the need for continuous involvement of international organizations, their unimpeded and direct involvement.

One of the main topics of the phone conversation was the need for undertaking steps to preserve the Armenian historical-cultural and religious heritage in the territories of Artsakh fallen under the Azerbaijani control, taking into consideration Azerbaijan’s efforts aimed at destroying the Armenian historical-cultural heritage or distorting its identity.

The need for resuming the peace process within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairmanship was stressed. The sides also exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest.