The European Parliament adopted the resolution regarding the "situation in Azerbaijan, violations of human rights and international law and relations with Armenia" with 453 votes in favor, 31 against, and 89 abstentions. According to the correspondent of "Armenpress" in Brussels, with the adopted resolution, the deputies of the European Parliament strongly condemn the repressions of the Azerbaijani authorities against the leaders of the opposition, journalists, and activists inside the country and abroad.

Emphasizing that these pressures have significantly intensified ahead of COP 29, the Council calls for the immediate release of all arbitrarily imprisoned and detained political prisoners and to stop all kinds of persecution and repression. Members of the European Parliament expressed severe concern about the atmosphere of fear created inside the country, which was aimed at silencing civil society.

"Continuous human rights violations by Azerbaijan are incompatible with the holding of COP 29. EU leaders, in particular European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, are called upon to use COP 29 to remind Azerbaijan of its international obligations and meaningfully address the human rights situation in that country," the resolution states.

The European Parliament also calls on the EU and its member states to do everything possible so that the UN Climate Change Conferences are not hosted in countries with poor human rights records. With the adopted resolution, the members of the European Parliament called on the EU to stop dependence on Azerbaijani gas, suspend the 2022 memorandum of understanding on strategic partnership in the energy sector, and insist that the release of all political prisoners and the implementation of legal reforms and overall improvement of the human rights situation in the country be a prerequisite for the future partnership agreement between the EU and Azerbaijan.

The MEPs draw particular attention to the fact that Azerbaijan should show readiness to faithfully engage in peace agreement negotiations with Armenia and respect the rights of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh. The European Parliament reaffirms its support for Armenia and Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The European Parliament strongly supports the regulation of relations between the two countries on the principles of mutual recognition of territorial integrity and inviolability of borders, according to the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration.

The CE reaffirms its demand that the Azerbaijani army should withdraw from the entire sovereign territory of Armenia and calls on Azerbaijan to respect the territorial integrity of Armenia. With the adopted resolution, the European Parliament emphasizes that the problems related to the unblocking of communications in the region must be solved exclusively, respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Armenia. The Council of Europe deputies warn that any military action against Armenia is unacceptable and will have severe consequences for the EU-Azerbaijan partnership."The EU should be ready to apply sanctions against any individual and organization that threaten the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Armenia," the resolution says.

The resolution welcomes the aid allocated to Armenia's armed forces from the European Peace Fund, calls for further strengthening of Armenia-EU cooperation in security and defense, and condemns any military aggression, use of force, or hybrid threats against Armenia. The MEPs express their concern about Azerbaijan's defamatory and critical statements and campaigns, emphasizing the importance of the EU civil mission in Armenia. The EU and its member states are called upon to increase and extend the mission's mandate.

While welcoming the progress made between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the framework of the demarcation process, the resolution calls on the EU to stop any technical and financial assistance to Azerbaijan that could contribute to the strengthening of its military or security capabilities and calls on member states to freeze military and security equipment. All exports to Azerbaijan. The resolution calls on the authorities of Azerbaijan to release all 23 Armenian prisoners of war.

The MEPs call on Azerbaijan to comply with the decisions of the International Court of Justice, including the decision regarding the safe, unimpeded, and quick return of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh. The resolution urges to start a comprehensive and transparent dialogue with Artsakh Armenians and to give all the necessary guarantees regarding their protection, land, and property rights. The EU structures are called upon to continue supporting Armenia in the essential issues related to displaced people from Nagorno Karabakh to meet humanitarian needs. Expressing deep concern about the preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of Nagorno-Karabakh, the MEPs call on the Azerbaijani authorities to refrain from further destruction, neglect, or alteration of cultural, religious, or historical heritage in the region and instead call for the conservation, protection, and promotion of the existing rich diversity. The deputies of the CE insist that Azerbaijan should provide the necessary access to Nagorno-Karabakh to the UNESCO mission.

The resolution strongly condemns public insults and direct threats directed at elected officials of EU member states by diplomatic representatives of Azerbaijan or members of the government and parliament of Azerbaijan. In this context, the European Parliament demands that the entry of Azerbaijani officials to the buildings of the EU structures is prohibited until further notice.