Azerbaijan's Ilham Aliyev Accuses Josep Borrell Of 'Almost Ruining' EU Relations | APT

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has launched a sharp attack on former EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, accusing him of "almost ruining" relations between the European Commission and Azerbaijan. Speaking at the 4th Global Media Forum in Shusha, Aliyev alleged that Borrell had been influenced by "corrupt figures" and claimed this contributed to what he described as an anti-Azerbaijan approach within EU institutions. He also said relations with the new European Commission have begun to improve since Borrell left office. During his remarks, Aliyev also defended Azerbaijan's 2023 military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, criticized the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) for suspending Azerbaijan's voting rights, and revealed that his government had considered withdrawing from the Council of Europe altogether. The speech also touched on Azerbaijan's relations with Russia, Armenia, and the broader geopolitical future of the South Caucasus. #Azerbaijan #IlhamAliyev #JosepBorrell #EuropeanUnion #CouncilOfEurope #Armenia #Russia #NagornoKarabakh #Geopolitics #WorldNews #BreakingNews Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @apt_news