Dialogue With Russia Will Be Resumed in the Case of Francois Fillon's Victory

• 12.22.2016, 20:30
•  Europe,  EEU,  World

Sputnik International

Nicolas Dhuicq, a member of the French National Assembly’s Commission on National Defense and Armed Forces , told that France will return to the negotiating table with Russia in the event of a victory by Republican candidate, Francois Fillon, at the upcoming presidential election scheduled for next spring.

As TASS reports, according to the lawmaker who co-authored a resolution on lifting anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the EU, the year’s results "confirm that the stance of those favoring a partnership between Europe and Russia is fair." He added that one can see "a return to truth and realism."

The parliamentarian noted the importance of dialogue with Russia.  He emphasized that as for France, this dialogue will resume, if Francois Fillon wins the election. He hoped that the issue of the visa-free travel between Russia and France would be resolved in 2017.

Dhuicq added that the upcoming presidential election could also "provide an opportunity for rebuilding European cooperation." He also drew attention to the fact that the Brexit outcome indicated a renunciation of management mechanisms based on non-elected institutions, which are not accountable to the people.