Aliyev snubs meeting with Pashinyan in Granada

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has refused to attend a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan scheduled to be held in Granada, Spain, on Thursday, October 5, the Azerbaijani media reported on Wednesday.

European Council President Charles Michel, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron were also expected to attend the meeting.

Azerbaijan insisted on Turkey's participation in the meeting, however France and Germany opposed the proposal.

According to the reports, the reason for Azerbaijan’s refusal was the recent statements of Armenia, France, Germany and the European Council head.