Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday called on Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to "return to respecting the ceasefire" with Armenia after new deadly clashes between the two countries.
During a telephone interview, he "told President Aliyev the urgency of putting an end to hostilities, and returning to respect for the ceasefire", indicated the Elysée, while at least a hundred soldiers on both sides were killed Tuesday in fighting.
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Emmanuel Macron "said his very great concern" at these new clashes and insisted on the need to "intensify negotiation efforts" between the two countries.
He recalled his "willingness to contribute to it in conjunction with all the partners, in particular the European Union", added the French presidency.
The French president also spoke overnight from Monday to Tuesday with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian.
He then called for “respect for the territorial integrity of Armenia”.
EU calls for cessation of hostilities
Azerbaijan, for its part, accused Armenia of "intensely" violating the ceasefire announced by Russia.
The European Union called for an end to hostilities and announced that the President of the European Council Charles Michel, who is leading a mediation between Yerevan and Baku, would discuss with the two belligerents.
US Foreign Minister Antony Blinken called on the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia to urge them to achieve peace.