Azerbaijani Parliament Slams Biased Resolution Of Chamber Of Deputies Of Luxembourg
Date
11/21/2024 3:10:59 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 21. The National
Parliament of the Republic of Azerbaijan has issued a statement
regarding the biased resolution adopted by the Chamber of Deputies
of Luxembourg on November 20, 2024, Trend reports.
"The Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan considers the
resolution adopted by the Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies on 20
November of this year to be biased, non-objective, and unjust, and
categorically rejects the baseless claims and accusations targeting
our country. This Political act of the Luxembourg Parliament
demonstrates that that country's parliament has become a stage for
political adventurism.
The issues raised in the resolution, which demonstrate an open
disrespect for Azerbaijan's sovereignty and indifference to the
measures taken to protect its national security, public stability,
and territorial integrity, are nothing more than gross interference
in Azerbaijan's internal affairs.
The allegations regarding the extraordinary presidential
elections held on 7 February 2024 are completely unfounded.
Azerbaijan's progress in improving election practices has been
recognised internationally. The elections were held wholly in
compliance with national laws and international commitments.
The statements made in the resolution regarding arbitrary
arrests and the restriction of freedom of expression and assembly
are based on gross distortions. The arrests of individuals
mentioned in various reports were conducted based on solid evidence
indicating violations of national laws, and the necessary legal
procedures were observed in the process.
The claims made in the resolution as to political prisoners are
unfounded and form part of a campaign aimed at discrediting
Azerbaijan. Attempts to overshadow the efforts made in Azerbaijan
to develop civil society and strengthen democratic processes are
regrettable.
The declaration by 76 members of the Parliamentary Assembly of
the Council of Europe, including members of the Luxembourg Chamber
of Deputies, as 'personae non grata' was due to their energetic
support for actions contrary to Azerbaijan's efforts for peace and
stability as well as the sheer manifestation of disregard for our
country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. The call for the
cancellation of these measures reflects a lack of understanding of
the profound consequences this kind of support can have on
bilateral and multilateral relations.
The Republic of Azerbaijan remains committed to constructive
dialogue with all international partners, including Luxembourg;
however, such dialogue must be based on mutual respect and
adherence to international law. In this regard, the Milli Majlis of
Azerbaijan calls on the Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies to set aside
aggressive rhetoric and to refrain from the practice of adopting
resolutions that are contrary to the principles of parliamentary
dialogue and diplomacy and which undermine efforts to build trust
and cooperation," the statement reads.
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