EAPCA condemns anti-Azerbaijani resolution by Belgian chamber of representatives

On July 17, the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council of Azerbaijanis (EAPCA) firmly rejected and protested against the unilateral and biased resolution adopted by the Belgian Chamber of Representatives concerning Azerbaijan.

This was stated in an official declaration by EAPCA, Caliber.Az reports.

The statement emphasises that the resolution not only contradicts the fundamental norms of international law—particularly the principles of state sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs—but also undermines efforts to ensure peace, security, and cooperation in the South Caucasus region:

“We regret to note that the resolution is based on subjective, one-sided, and manipulative information, which distorts the legitimate and internationally lawful position of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Such an approach undermines constructive efforts to establish lasting peace in the region and reflects a unilateral political bias. As the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council of Azerbaijanis, we urge the Belgian Parliament to act responsibly and objectively to promote peace and mutual trust in the South Caucasus,” the statement reads.

The organisation also expressed full support for the Azerbaijani state’s efforts to achieve peace and stability in the region:

“We call on the international community to adopt a balanced stance on this matter. As a diaspora organisation operating within the Euro-Atlantic space, we will continue to advocate for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests of Azerbaijan on international platforms.”

Meanwhile, the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of Azerbaijan has strongly condemned a resolution labelling it biased and based on unverified information. 

The Azerbaijani parliament rejected accusations of war crimes and human rights violations, asserting that its 2023 anti-terrorist operation in Karabakh targeted only illegal armed groups and adhered to international law.

The statement criticised the resolution for overlooking Armenia’s 30-year occupation of Azerbaijani territories and related atrocities. It defended the ongoing trials of Armenian nationals in Baku as lawful and transparent.

The document also rejected interpretations surrounding the Western Azerbaijan issue, stressing the right of displaced Azerbaijanis to return.

The Milli Majlis warned that such resolutions, influenced by diaspora lobbying, undermine regional peace efforts and urged the Belgian parliament to refrain from politically motivated actions that risk destabilising the South Caucasus.

By Aghakazim Guliyev