Azerbaijan's MFA Expresses Strong Protest to Belgian and Dutch Ambassadors

The ambassadors of Belgium and the Netherlands to Azerbaijan, Julyen de Frepon and Marian de Yong, were separately summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).

This was reported by the Azerbaijani MFA.

It was noted that during the meetings, strong protest was expressed against documents adopted by the Belgian and Dutch Parliaments on April 16, 2026, which are considered further irresponsible attempts aimed at undermining Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the ongoing peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

It was emphasized that the documents were drafted based on completely false and unfounded assessments, demonstrating a deep-rooted anti-Azerbaijani bias within these institutions.

It was noted that the unacceptable claims contained in the documents constitute a gross violation of international law and a blatant interference with the rule of law.

Furthermore, during the meetings, all unfounded accusations regarding false references to Azerbaijan's sovereign territories, as well as the alleged violation of Armenia's territorial integrity, the rights of persons of Armenian origin, and their supposed illegal detention, were resolutely and strongly rejected.

It was brought to the attention of the ambassadors that the adoption of the documents was particularly paradoxical as it coincided with the recent meeting between the Speakers of the Azerbaijani and Armenian parliaments.

The Belgian and Dutch sides were urged to take effective measures to prevent anti-Azerbaijani groups in their respective parliaments from harming bilateral relations.