Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis responds swiftly to European Parliament's baseless accusations

Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis has issued a timely rebuttal to what it deems absurd accusations from the European Parliament.

During a recent plenary session, Samad Seyidov, Chairman of Azerbaijan's Milli Majlis Committee for International Relations and Interparliamentary Ties, stated, “120 MEPs opposed this document [accusing Azerbaijan],” Caliber.Az reports via local media.

Seyidov pointed out that nations including Hungary, Italy, Türkiye (a non-EU member), Serbia, and others have also reacted to the European Parliament's actions, with Georgia expressing a firm stance on the matter. He emphasized the need for unity, asserting, “I think it is important for us to unite against such actions.”

The Chairman further noted that similar criticisms from Western institutions have previously led to apologies, underscoring a troubling trend in diplomatic relations.

The Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan has also criticized the European Parliament for what it perceives as an anti-Azerbaijani stance, following the adoption of a resolution on October 24 titled “On the situation in Azerbaijan, violation of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia.”

According to the statement, the European Parliament has chosen to reveal its “anti-Azerbaijani sentiment” by making “absurd allegations and accusations” founded on false information. The statement asserts that the resolution disrespects Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty while attempting to interfere in its internal affairs. It also notes a preferential treatment towards Armenia, encouraging its militarism, which the Milli Majlis argues could fuel revanchist tendencies and reignite conflict in the region.

The statement emphasizes that the European Parliament has shown bias against Azerbaijan's initiatives aimed at fostering peace, stability, and cooperation on both global and regional levels. It expresses disappointment that European lawmakers politicize critical issues like climate change, using them as instruments against Azerbaijan.

By Vafa Guliyeva