(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 24. Those who voted against the Azerbaijani delegation in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have been added to the "undesirable persons" list. If these individuals attempt to enter Azerbaijan before our delegation's mandate in PACE is restored, they will be denied entry, Trend reports.

This was announced by Aykhan Hajizada, Spokesman for Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“Frank Schwabe is well aware that the only reason PACE observers were not invited to observe the Milli Majlis elections is that the Azerbaijani delegation's mandate has not yet been restored, despite promises made to our country on the political level, including by the German officials.

Moreover, conditioning of Azerbaijan's presidency of the 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) on political motives irrelevant to this process, expressing views opposed to the essence of the fight against climate change, including our country's commitment, once again demonstrated Schwabe's predisposition against Azerbaijan.

Regarding Schwabe's desire to visit Azerbaijan within the framework of COP29, it is important to note that the individuals who voted against the Azerbaijani delegation at PACE have been placed on the list of“personae non gratae.” If the aforementioned individuals are to visit Azerbaijan before our delegation's mandate in PACE is restored, they will be denied entry into the country.

Azerbaijan is committed to its international obligations, and understands them well. Nonetheless, we reiterate once again that application of those obligations only on the basis of one-sided and double standards, and while misusing them taking prejudiced approaches towards our country will be prevented,” the statement reads.

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