The views expressed by Hanke Bruins Slot are unacceptable – 2024-02-19 15:02:36

The views expressed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Hanke Bruins Slot, against our country are unacceptable.

Publika.az It is reported that Aykhan Hajizadeh, the press secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, said this in connection with the views expressed by Hanke Bruins Slot, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in the Parliament.

Unfortunately, the Dutch official once again made an accusatory statement in response to the inquiry of the representatives of the Parliament and clearly distorted the statements of the Azerbaijani side. This is not the first time that such irresponsible views have been voiced by the officials of European countries. These statements are examples of a biased approach to post-conflict realities in our region, as well as attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of Azerbaijan.

Such statements, as well as threatening ideas about the imposition of sanctions against Azerbaijan, are a blow to bilateral relations and relations between Azerbaijan and the European Union.

Regarding the intention of the foreign minister of the Netherlands to visit our country, let us note that it is known that such a visit has been postponed by Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani side told the other side that during the visit, they intend to discuss only bilateral relations, not Azerbaijan-Armenia normalization process or internal issues of Azerbaijan.

We call on the Dutch side to put an end to such statements that hinder the future development and progress of the region based on respect for the norms and principles of international law.