News - Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry hastens to respond with "courtesy" to the statement of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry

Azerbaijan and Ukraine recognize and support each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry says in a statement. "On this basis, Azerbaijan declares that any elections held on the territory of Ukraine in accordance with the Constitution and legislation of this state can be legitimate. This principled position of Azerbaijan is based on the universally recognized norms and principles of international law concerning respect for rights related to the sovereignty of states. Since the recent “elections” held in part of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine do not meet these criteria, they have no legal force,” the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Since the recent 'elections' held on a part of the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine do not meet these criteria, they have no legal power," the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Earlier, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry issued a statement condemning the presidential election in Artsakh and expressing support for Azerbaijan.