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Aykhan Hajizada: We demand from Canada to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan

Aykhan Hajizada, Spokesperson for Azerbaijan

23 August 2023 19:16 (UTC +04:00)

“We resolutely condemn Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly voicing allegations in reference of Garabagh region targeting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan at the event of Armenian community,” Spokesperson for Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry Aykhan Hajizada said, APA reports.

“This is not the first time the Canadian Foreign Minister issues one-sided statements supporting separatism and revanchist forces in the region, expressing pro-Armenian sentiments.

Groundless statements against Azerbaijan by the Foreign Minister of Canada, who failed to issue any statement condemning the violation of human rights of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis and the occupation of the territories of Azerbaijan for almost thirty years, supporting the negotiation process or expressing support for the fulfillment of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, is a clear example of biased approach demonstrated by Canada.

Such statements of Canada do nothing to serve the peace and stability in the region, and are unacceptable.

We once again demand from Canada to refrain from such provocative steps and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.

If Canada genuinely aims for the establishment of sustainable peace in the region, it must act in line with the norms and principles of international law. Doing the opposite is nothing but harming the process of establishing peace in the region,” the spokesperson added.