Baku condemns French Foreign Ministry for calling not to travel to Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemned France's call on its citizens not to travel to Azerbaijan.
According to the department, such statements are unacceptable.
In addition, the country's Foreign Ministry called France's claims about the detention and persecution of French people on the territory of Azerbaijan outrageous, as reported by RIA Novosti .
The agency noted: "We strongly condemn these statements. They are unfounded and biased."
Baku's reaction
The country's Foreign Ministry expressed confidence that Paris' actions are aimed at further exacerbating relations with Azerbaijan.
The head of the department’s press service, Ayhan Hajizade, added: “So far, only two Frenchmen have been arrested on the territory of our country.”
According to Hajizade, the individuals in question were accused of espionage and actions committed in the Baku metro.
In addition, the diplomat recalled that official Paris itself prevented Azerbaijani correspondents from traveling to France.
