Azerbaijan Summons EU Envoy, Protests European Parliament Resolution
Interfax
Azerbaijan summoned the EU ambassador to Baku on May 1, 2026, and handed her a formal protest over a European Parliament resolution it deems anti-Azerbaijani. The government argues the resolution misrepresents reality and risks harming bilateral ties. The EU has yet to respond officially, as relations already face challenges related to human rights and energy security.
On May 1, 2026, Azerbaijan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the European Union's Ambassador to Baku, Mariana Kuyundzic, and handed her an official note of protest. The move follows the European Parliament's adoption of a resolution that Baku views as containing content hostile to Azerbaijan.
According to a statement from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, the protest note was issued to express the government's dissatisfaction with the resolution. Azerbaijan maintains that the resolution does not reflect reality and could damage bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the EU.
There has been no official reaction from the EU so far. Observers note the incident could heighten tensions in ties between Azerbaijan and the European Union, which have faced multiple recent disagreements over regional issues.
The event comes amid strained EU-Azerbaijan relations, particularly over human rights and energy security matters.
