On May 1, the Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mariana Kujuncic, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Axar.az reports according to the press release by the Ministry, during the meeting, the provisions in the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on April 30 that contained unfounded and biased statements against Azerbaijan were strongly condemned, and a protest note was delivered to the other side.

It was emphasized that the provisions of the resolution distort realities and contradict the principles of objectivity as well as the obligations to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states. It was also noted 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.

It was stated that the claims made in the resolution regarding the return of Armenian residents to the Karabakh region are completely unfounded, and that such calls constitute interference in Azerbaijan’s internal affairs. It was emphasized 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 that statements claiming otherwise are incorrect.

At the same time, it was stated during the meeting that calls for the release of Armenian-origin individuals referred to as “prisoners of war” are legally unacceptable. It was recalled that Azerbaijan has demonstrated a humanitarian approach by releasing many detainees and has taken steps toward confidence-building, while those who have been convicted were found guilty of serious crimes, including terrorism, sabotage, and war crimes.

Claims regarding the “destruction of cultural and religious heritage” were also emphasized as completely unfounded and unacceptable. It was further highlighted that large-scale destruction and desecration of Azerbaijan’s cultural and religious heritage during the occupation period were not given due attention by European institutions.

The meeting called on the European Union side to prevent such actions that harm Azerbaijan–EU relations as well as the peace and normalization process in the region.