Spain's Foreign Ministry has replied to the note of protest sent by Azerbaijan regarding opera singer Montserrat Caballe's visit to Nagorno-Karabakh.
APA quotes the Ministry as saying that such visits are paid on personal initiatives and do not change the official position of the state. It says that Spain recognizes the principle of territorial integrity like all other principles of the international law and supports the international community's efforts towards the peaceful solution of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Caballe visited Nagorno-Karabakh on June 4. In response, Azerbaijan recognized her as persona non grata.