Azerbaijan must respect the decision of the International Court of Justice of the United Nations. This was announced by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna during the government hour in the parliament on Tuesday.

The minister reiterated the need to restore unhindered traffic through the Lachin corridor—and in accordance with the decision of the UN International Court of Justice on February 22.

"The decision is binding for Azerbaijan and it should be respected," the minister noted, reminding that France participates in the EU mission, which deals with security issues and contacts between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Colonna emphasized the ICRC's activity in resolving humanitarian problems there.

"Unblocking the corridor, dialogue between Baku and Yerevan remains a priority. We, together with our EU and US partners, are ready to be useful. Azerbaijan must respect international law and restore free movement [along the Lachin Corridor], as demanded by the International Court," the French FM said.

Later, Catherine Colonna went on Twitter and wrote: "Unblocking the Lachin corridor is a primary issue. Free movement [along the corridor] must be restored without any delay. It is the obligation of Azerbaijan, the right must be preserved."