Azerbaijan Considers Possibility of Withdrawing from the Council of Europe, Media Reports

Azerbaijan intends to respond appropriately to the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) not to approve the powers of the Azerbaijani delegation. “Azerbaijan does not intend to reconcile with this unjust and biased attitude, and currently, official Baku is considering procedures not only for leaving PACE but also for leaving the Council of Europe entirely,” Azerbaijani media reports, citing sources.

It is noted that Azerbaijan may also refuse to recognize the jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights. It is important to mention that on January 24, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) did not ratify the powers of the Azerbaijani delegation in the organization. The decision received 76 votes in favor, 10 against, and 4 abstentions.