Source: European Parliament
Question for written answer E-000527/2025/rev.1
to the Vice-President of the Commission / High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
Rule 144
Vasile Dîncu (S&D)
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has made hostile remarks and threats against the territorial integrity of Armenia on numerous occasions, including claims on Armenian sovereign territory and the use of inflammatory rhetoric that could incite hatred and violence, according to various reports from international organisations and mass media.
These remarks are made in the light of the current tensions along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border relating to Azerbaijan’s recent military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh. Such rhetoric not only contradicts the principles of peaceful conflict resolution, but also raises serious concerns about regional stability and the safety of Armenian civilians.
Given that the EU has repeatedly called for peaceful dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Armenia is a partner country within the EU’s Eastern Partnership framework, I would like to ask the Commission:
What particular actions is the Commission taking to counter President Aliyev’s provocative statements and threats towards Armenia and how does it intend to use its economic and diplomatic leverage to stop the situation from getting worse?
Submitted: 5.2.2025