The Egyptian "Al Ahram" and “Nile” newspapers have published an article headlined "Azerbaijan strongly condemns the delivery of offensive armored vehicles by France to Armenia".
The article quoted spokesperson for Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aykhan Hajizada as saying: “We strongly condemn the delivery of “Bastion” offensive armored vehicles by France to Armenia. Transfer of the mentioned military equipment will serve reinforcing the military capabilities, and thus the destructive actions of Armenia, as a country which kept certain parts of the territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan under the occupation for almost 30 years, and still does not refrain from the aggressive policy and rhetorics.”
“These steps by France, which presents itself as an advocate of international law and a country supporting peace and stability in the region, puts under serious question the efforts for normalization of relations based on the respect for and recognition of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and international borders of countries in the region, thus serving to destabilization of the situation,” the article emphasized.
Citing the Azerbaijani MFA’s statement, the article said: “We call upon the international community to refrain from delivering weapons and creating conditions for such a delivery to Armenia, which is known as a country with its aggressive policy and actions, and to end and condemn such illegitimate activities that prevents the establishment of peace and prosperity in the region.”
