French President Macron:
'I talked with President Ilham Aliyev. I reiterated France's support for the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the importance of this process continuing to move forward. We also discussed regional issues and the…
Assessment
Macron's call with Aliyev signals France's direct engagement in the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace process, likely aiming to counterbalance Russian or Turkish influence in the South Caucasus. The mention of regional issues suggests the conversation touched on broader dynamics beyond the bilateral talks. What remains to be seen is whether this produces concrete diplomatic movement.