MFA: French National Assembly’s resolution demonstrates country’s biased stance

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry has said that the false and slanderous anti-Azerbaijan adopted by the French National Assembly (parliament’s lower chamber) demonstrates the country’s biased political stance.

In a statement published on November 30, the ministry stressed the resolution is another provocation by France against Azerbaijan, similar to the recent resolution adopted in the Senate, Caliber.Az reports, citing the ministry.

“This resolution, being contrary to the norms and principles of international law, once again clearly demonstrates France’s biased political position, accordingly its inability to act as an impartial and fair mediator,” the statement reads.

It emphasized that the mentioned resolution aims at undermining the  Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process, as well as efforts to establish peace and tranquility in the region.

“In particular, the fact that the representative of the French government actually supported this resolution in the hearings once again shows that the French government, which has recently openly initiated anti-Azerbaijani initiatives on various platforms, stands behind this resolution,” the ministry added.

It recalled that France has not evaluated Armenia's aggression and occupation policies and has not attempted to end the conflict for almost 25 years, using its mediator duty as an excuse. France's prejudice is evident in its open smear campaign and charges made against Azerbaijan after the nation terminated the occupation and settled the conflict on its own.

“We strongly reject this resolution, similar to other provocative steps undertaken by France, including the resolution previously adopted by the Senate,” the ministry stressed.