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Call in Azerbaijan for sanctions against France
In reaction to the French Senate’s resolution “on imposing sanctions on Azerbaijan,” the Azerbaijani Parliament issued a statement, urging the government to impose sanctions on France.
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On January 17, the French Senate passed a resolution urging the French government to impose sanctions on Azerbaijan and its officials. This move is in response to the Azerbaijani army’s military operation in Karabakh in September 2023.
Subsequently, the parliament of Azerbaijan issued a statement, calling on its government to reciprocate by imposing sanctions on France.
It calls on the government:
- Impose sanctions against France
- Freeze any assets of French officials if they are found in Azerbaijan
- Suspend all economic ties with France
- Expel all French companies, including Total, from Azerbaijan
- Not to allow participation of French companies in projects realized by order of the Azerbaijani state
- Oblige the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry to take steps towards recognizing the independence of Kanaka, Maohi Nui and Corsica.
Expert’s comment
According to political scientist Farhad Mammadov, the mentioning of Total in the Milli Mejlis statement attracts attention:
“This is the first time Total is mentioned. Azerbaijan did not involve the oil company in its disputes with Macron’s government.
It means that France is preparing to take measures at its level with regard to Azerbaijan, that Total was mentioned in Baku… This is a signal to Total that they should enter the topic in order to educate crazy Macron and his cabinet.
In the call to recognize the separatists, besides the overseas territories, Corsica is also mentioned. This is an interesting twist as it is directly an EU territory as well. That is, Baku is bringing the EU into the process of confronting France. I think this is also a call to the EU to stop the loser in the Elyseev Palace.
The response of the Parliamentary Committee of Milli Mejlis is completely reactive, there is no humanitarian component there… and this is an important component, as both countries have humanitarian infrastructure in each other.”