No:097/25, Response by Aykhan Hajizada, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the local media inquiry regarding the unfounded allegations made by Manuel Valls, Minister of the Overseas of France in his interview with BFM TV
Question: In his interview with BFM TV, Manuel Valls, Minister of the Overseas of France once again accused Azerbaijan of allegedly conducting a hybrid war against France, as well as foreign intervention in France by supporting freedom advocates in overseas territories. What is the official stance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on this matter?
Response: We strongly reject the unfounded allegations against our country made by France on a regular basis, to conceal its failed policy in the overseas territories, as well as efforts to carry on its colonial legacy.
Ludicrous accusations against Azerbaijan made by Manuel Valls, promoting the colonial policy of France, claiming that this country exists “on 3 oceans and 5 continents”, are nothing more than another manifestation of the fact that France fails to accept the loss of its foothold among those nations.
Minister Manuel Valls, who refers to France as "an exceptional power," acknowledges that his incompatible allegations are insufficient justifications in light of violent acts committed in the overseas territories and suppression of movements advocating for independence.
This country's double standards mindset is actually displayed by Minister Manuel Valls, who demonstrates how France is willing to sacrifice ideas like independence and freedom of opinion when its own "strategic interests" are at stake.
We call on France to cease its unfounded smear campaign against our country by making such allegations.