The biased resolutions adopted by the parliaments of Belgium and the Netherlands against Azerbaijan are primarily aimed at disrupting the peace agenda and reigniting tensions in the region. It is evident that certain external forces are attempting to bring the already resolved Karabakh issue back onto the international agenda. In this process, Armenian lobbying groups in the West, along with certain members of parliament in Belgium and the Netherlands and the European Parliament, are playing a particularly active role. At the center of this destructive activity stands France.
Although these documents are formally presented under slogans such as “human rights” and “regional stability,” in essence they represent yet another manifestation of a biased approach directed against Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is clear that such decisions are based not on objective facts, but on political influence.
A particularly notable point is that these initiatives emerge under the influence of certain political centers in Europe. France has long sought to act as a mediator in the region; however, its one-sided and biased stance prevents it from fulfilling this role effectively.
For lasting peace in the region, the most important factors are direct dialogue and the strengthening of mutual trust. On the other hand, the claims included in these documents—such as alleged “illegal detentions,” “ethnic discrimination,” and “territorial claims”—have no legal basis. Such accusations are used more as instruments of political pressure than as reflections of international legal principles.
The reality is that Azerbaijan, in the post-conflict period, is taking concrete steps toward stability and cooperation in the region. Against this backdrop, the one-sided and biased positions of certain European circles only increase mistrust and delay the peace process
If these countries truly seek peace and stability in the South Caucasus, they should adopt an objective and balanced position instead of passing biased resolutions. Otherwise, such actions will only escalate tensions in the region and further weaken trust in Europe’s approach to regional issues.
As is known, the European Union recently announced its decision to send a “rapid response team” to Armenia ahead of elections, aimed at countering so-called “hybrid threats.” This step was taken at the request of the Armenian authorities.
When Armenia refers to “hybrid threats,” it primarily points to alleged external interference in its internal political processes. However, observations indicate that hybrid threats are not limited to this. Attempts to undermine peace in the region should also be considered part of such threats.
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