Minister: France studying Armenia's defence needs

France is studying Armenia's defence needs, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said in an interview with Franceinfo radio station.

"The president (Emmanuel Macron) is personally following what is happening because this issue is extremely important for France. He said that the absolute goal for us is the integrity, sovereignty and defence of the Armenian population.

We have opened a defence mission in the country, which did not exist until today, which will allow us to maintain daily contact with the Armenian army and authorities to study their needs in terms of defence and protection. In any case, we are looking at requests coming from Armenia so that they can defend themselves," the minister said.