The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s aggressive policies, particularly its pre-planned military attack on Artsakh. The resolution highlights concerns over the blockade of the Berdzor/Lachin corridor, organized starvation of Armenians in Artsakh, and the lack of action by Russian peacekeepers to prevent the assault. It also condemns military support provided to Azerbaijan by non-EU countries and expresses serious concern about the consequences for the civilian population, likening them to ethnic cleansing.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for consequences for Azerbaijan’s actions, urging the EU to impose sanctions on Azerbaijani authorities responsible for ceasefire violations and to suspend the Memorandum of Understanding on Energy. It also recommends suspending negotiations for a new partnership agreement with Azerbaijan due to recent events and the country’s human rights situation.
The resolution welcomes the establishment of the European Union Mission in Armenia (EUMA) to enhance security in conflict-affected areas and normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. It calls for an increase in the number of experts deployed as part of EUMA and extends its deployment timeframe and geographical scope.
Additionally, the resolution urges the European External Action Service (EEAS) to provide technical assistance to Armenia to reconsider its military alliances, enhancing Armenia’s security and sovereignty. It requests that EUMA reports on the ground situation be provided to Parliament’s Committees on Foreign Affairs and Subcommittee on Security and Defense.
The resolution also calls on the Council to be prepared to impose targeted sanctions against perpetrators of aggression and suspend imports of oil and gas from Azerbaijan in the event of any further military aggression against Armenian territorial integrity.
