On May 1, the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Marijana Kujundžić, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, MFA told APA.
During the meeting, the baseless and biased provisions against Azerbaijan included in the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on April 30 were strongly condemned, and a protest note was presented to the other side.
“It was noted that the provisions of the resolution distort realities and contradict the principles of objectivity, as well as obligations to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. It was emphasized that such an approach by the European Parliament negatively affects the normalization process in the region, as well as the prospects of relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union.
The claims in the resolution regarding the return of Armenian residents to the Karabakh region were described as completely unfounded, and such calls were said to constitute interference in Azerbaijan’s internal affairs. It was pointed out that despite the reintegration plan presented in 2023 in accordance with the Constitution of Azerbaijan, Armenian residents left the region on a voluntary basis, and statements claiming otherwise are incorrect.
In addition, it was noted during the meeting that calls for the release of individuals of Armenian origin presented as ‘prisoners of war’ are legally unacceptable. It was recalled that the Azerbaijani side demonstrated a humanitarian approach by releasing many detainees and taking steps to build confidence, while those convicted by court decisions had committed a number of serious crimes, including terrorism, sabotage, and war crimes.
Claims regarding the ‘destruction of cultural and religious heritage’ were described as completely unfounded and unacceptable. At the same time, it was emphasized that European institutions had not paid due attention to the widespread destruction and desecration of Azerbaijan’s cultural and religious heritage during the occupation period.
During the meeting, the European Union side was called upon to prevent such steps that harm Azerbaijan–EU relations, as well as the peace and normalization process in the region,” the Ministry said.
Source: en.apa.az
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