France is currently examining the defense requirements of Armenia. French Minister of Defense Sebastien Lecornu made this statement in an interview with Franceinfo radio station.

“The president (Emmanuel Macron) is personally following what is happening because this issue is significant for France. He said that our absolute goal is the integrity, sovereignty, and protection of the population of Armenia.”

Regarding the possibility of French military intervention, Minister Lecornu stated that it is a decision for the president of the republic and the head of the armed forces to make. He did not rule out the option of supplying arms or providing other forms of military assistance to Armenia.

“We have opened a defense mission in a country that has never existed before and will allow us to maintain daily contact with the Armenian army and authorities to study their needs in terms of defense and security. In any case, we are considering requests from Armenia so that they can defend themselves,” stated Sebastien Lecornue. 

This development coincides with the announcement that France will establish a consulate in Armenia’s Syunik region. Following Iran and Russia, France will become the third country to establish a permanent diplomatic presence in Armenia’s strategically important southernmost region.