France, June 2 -- In a week of high-level diplomacy amid underlying tensions, France has been advocating for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan, while reaffirming its position on Iran's detention of two French nationals.

During a visit to the Armenian capital Yerevan last Monday, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot made an impassioned call for Armenia and Azerbaijan to "quickly" finalise and sign a long-awaited peace treaty.

The two neighbours- long at odds over the contested Karabakh region- appeared on the cusp of reconciliation in March when they agreed on a draft deal.

However, negotiations have since stalled, with Azerbaijan demanding constitutional amendments from Armenia before signing the agreement.

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