Bayramov calls on EU mission in Armenia to avoid steps that may hinder peace process

International partners interested in the normalization of relations should support the steps taken by Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov told a press briefing with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Catherine Colonna, Report informs.

He said that the parties also talked about the mission of the European Union (EU) in Armenia.

The minister said the mission should focus on the creation of the atmosphere of trust and take into account the legitimate rights of Azerbaijan.

He voiced regret that the recent statements made by the mission leadership do not serve the mission's activities.

These were provocative statements, the minister said, adding that Azerbaijan reacted accordingly to the statements.

He called on the EU mission in Armenia to avoid the statements and steps that hinder the peace process.