“Unwarranted and Unacceptable”: Azerbaijan Responds to France

The statement from the French Foreign Ministry regarding the International Court's decision on November 17, 2023, is unwarranted and unacceptable. This was stated in a release by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

“France's indifference to the court's rejection of most of Armenia's illegal applications is yet another glaring example of double standards and prejudice against Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, a country that has presented itself as the greatest defender of justice and order has misinterpreted an issue that has nothing in common with France and intervened in the court's affairs. France should pay attention to the implementation of the court's decisions concerning its disgraceful colonial policies and illegal actions, including nuclear testing. Unlike France, Azerbaijan takes its international obligations seriously,” the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry emphasized.

It should be noted that earlier, the French Foreign Ministry had referred to the UN court’s decision on November 17, stating: “The order of the International Court of Justice addressed to Azerbaijan regarding ensuring the return of those wishing to return to Nagorno-Karabakh and preventing the use of force or harassment against those in NK aligns with France's position.”