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“Safarov’s release is against the letter and spirit of the International Convention on Extradition” mentioned in the resolution of September 13 of the European Parliament authored by five major fractions. Moreover, Safarov’s presidential pardon violated diplomatic guarantees given to the Hungarian authorities.

According to “Liberty” radio station the EP resolution states that Safarov accepted his guilt several years ago, but did not repent justifying his move with the sole fact that the victim was Armenian, and he was given pardon immediately after extradition to Azerbaijan.

Condemning decisions of Azerbaijani authorities of calling murderer a hero, giving him a military rank of Major and paying 8 years salary, the European Parliament express its concern that this might become an example for future generations.

“The European Parliament is concerned because this action puts at risk the process of reconciliation and will undermine possible developments of close contact between two nations” says the resolution.

According to the radio station European deputies note about the disappointment in Azerbaijan regarding the progress in negotiation process, but that does not justify neither vengeance nor further provocations.

Emphasizing the obligations of authorities before the law the European Parliament notes that association agreement between the EU and Azerbaijan must also include provisions for human rights and law supremacy protection.

The European lawmakers support the continuing efforts of OSCE Minsk Group, the EU’s Foreign Ministry, EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the EU member-states to ease tensions and to insure that progress is made towards peace in the region.