Baku (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU Delegation to Azerbaijan denies allegations of political arrangements, condemns disinformation, and reaffirms its commitment to Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, partnership, and non-interference in elections.
What allegations did the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan recently refute?
The EU Delegation to Azerbaijan published a statement denying allegations regarding arrangements between EU representatives and Azerbaijan political parties and criticising disinformation against the European Union.
“The European Union Delegation to Azerbaijan refutes the allegations made recently by some websites regarding meetings between EU representatives and Azerbaijan political parties,” the statement declared. “These allegations are completely wrong regarding the format and content of those meetings and do not correspond to reality.”
“We deplore and vigorously condemn such disinformation attacks against the European Union, the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the EU Ambassador to Azerbaijan and the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan.”
How does the EU view its partnership with Azerbaijan in light of recent accusations?
The statement contended the EU backs Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The EU has been and persists to be an important and close partner of Azerbaijan, including its most significant trade partner and a strategic partner in the field of energy. The EU is committed to operating with the COP29 Azerbaijani Presidency towards a prosperous and inclusive COP29.
The EU operates jointly with Azerbaijan for the usefulness of its people, including as concerns the protection of human rights and maintains connections with all segments of Azerbaijani society, including political groups and civil society. Furthermore, the EU does not interfere in any elections in any country.
