On May 1, Marijana Kujundžić, Ambassador of the European Union to Azerbaijan, was summoned to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the unfounded and biased clauses directed against Azerbaijan in the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on April 30 were strongly condemned, and a note of protest was formally presented.
It was stated 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. The Azerbaijani side emphasized that the European Parliament’s approaches negatively affect the normalization process in the region and the prospects of Azerbaijan–EU relations.
The claims in the resolution regarding the return of Armenian residents to the Garabagh region were described as completely groundless, and such calls were stated to constitute interference in Azerbaijan’s internal affairs. It was noted that, despite the reintegration plan presented in 2023 in accordance with the Constitution of Azerbaijan, Armenian residents left the region voluntarily, and statements claiming otherwise are false.
Furthermore, it was stated during the meeting that calls for the release of persons of Armenian origin presented as “prisoners of war” are legally unacceptable. It was recalled that while the Azerbaijani side has demonstrated a humanitarian approach by releasing many detainees and taking steps toward confidence-building, those currently serving sentences are individuals who committed serious crimes, including terrorism, sabotage, and war crimes.
Claims regarding the “destruction of cultural and religious heritage” were also rejected as entirely baseless and unacceptable. Additionally, it was brought to the attention of the other party that European institutions have disregarded facts regarding the large-scale destruction and desecration of Azerbaijan’s cultural and religious heritage during the period of occupation.
During the meeting, the European Union side was urged to refrain from steps that harm Azerbaijan–European Union relations, as well as the peace and normalization process in the region.
