The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the words of French President Emmanuel Macron at the joint press conference with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on February 21; According to Baku, the French leader is “unilaterally defending Armenia” on the Armenian issue. Karabakh conflict. This is stated in the message of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, excerpts of which are given. TASS.
In its statement, the Ministry said, “We strongly condemn the statements of French President Emmanuel Macron… He (Macron – editor’s note) baselessly accuses Azerbaijan and unilaterally defends Armenia.”
The Ministry described the French leader’s statements regarding the security and rights of Armenians as inappropriate. As the Ministry stated, they left Azerbaijani territory voluntarily and without resorting to violence.
The country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described France’s policy as “insidious” as its consequences are aimed at creating new tensions in the region.
Azerbaijan in November 2023 spoke We condemn France’s delivery of a batch of Bastion armored vehicles to Armenia.
Baku noted that France spreads slander against Azerbaijan and supports the militarization of Armenia guided by “misguided interests in the region.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the French and Armenian sides to end the policy of militarization.
Previously Pashinyan clarified Details of negotiations with Macron