Yesterday European Parliament adopted resolution on development of European Neighborhood Policy (ENP), a significant part of which was dedicated to Eastern Partnership Program (EaP), abc.az said. As soon as the resolution was adopted, Azerbaijan left Euronest Parliamentary Assembly.
According to Elkhan Suleymanov, the Head of Azerbaijani delegation at the Assembly, the delegation of Azerbaijan Parliament has to suspend its participation in the Assembly of European Parliament until the investigation is carried out and appropriate measures are taken with regard to the resolution of European Parliament on the presidential election in Azerbaijan.
"Item 32 of the European Parliament resolution from October 23 is a serious strike at the reputation of Elections observation mission of the European Parliament and calls for sabotage and disturbances", - Suleymanov said.
Item 32 demands Azerbaijan to release 14 prisoners due to admission of Presidential Elections held on October 9 as non-conforming to OSCE standards.