No place for so-called Western Azerbaijan or corridor narratives in negotiations – MEP Nathalie Loiseau

French Member of the European Parliament Nathalie Loiseau has said that there is no place for any so-called “Western Azerbaijan” or “corridor” narratives in the Armenian-Azerbaijani normalization process.

“There is no place for any “Western Azerbaijan” or “corridor” narrative. Connectivity will come as a positive outcome of a peace agreement, respectful of the sovereignty of Armenia, not as a precondition,” Loiseau said in written comments for Armenpress.

The MEP added that a sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be the common goal of both countries.

“A sustainable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan should be the common goal of both countries. So far, Armenia has shown its good will and readiness for compromise. Baku should urgently reciprocate. The sovereignty and territorial integrity of both countries must be respected,” Loiseau said.

The Member of the European Parliament also spoke about the wrongfully detained Armenian prisoners of war who face fabricated criminal charges in Azerbaijan.

“Let us not forget as well the release of all war prisoners and respect for cultural heritage,” she said.

Addressing the Azerbaijani complaints about Armenia’s armament acquisitions, the MEP asserted that doing so is every country’s right.

“As regards military equipment purchases, every independent country has a duty to defend itself and to refrain from military aggression,” Loiseau said.