Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic

09/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 10:24

Azerbaidjan - Pardon granted to Martin Ryan

France is relieved to learn of the Azerbaijani President's decision to grant a pardon to our compatriot Martin Ryan, held in Azerbaijan since December 2023. It is a humanitarian gesture that France welcomes.

This decision is the result of patient and demanding dialogue with the Azerbaijani authorities, which we intend to continue and which is a step towards normalizing our relations.

France thanks all the teams in both Paris and Baku who worked tirelessly to secure this positive outcome.

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