On February 28, the European Parliament adopted two resolutions on the EU's foreign, security, and defense policy. 

"Each resolution advocates for the immediate imposition of sanctions against Azerbaijan and the suspension of the memorandum of understanding on strategic energy partnership with the Transcaucasian republic in case of aggression against Armenia," Artur Hovhannisyan, the Secretary of the Parliamentary Faction of the ruling Civil Contract party, stated on social networks.

Hovhannisyan further disclosed that the resolutions also call for the preparation of targeted and personal sanctions against the military-political leadership of Azerbaijan. They propose the suspension of oil and gas imports from the country in case of any military aggression against Armenia.

Moreover, the documents emphasized the necessity to strengthen the mandate of the EU observation mission in Armenia by expanding it. Additionally, they suggest extending the term of stay for European observers on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border.

Response from Azerbaijan

On February 28, the Parliament of Azerbaijan issued a declaration strongly denouncing and protesting against the biased and unilateral perspectives on international law and justice presented in the annual report adopted by the European Parliament.

The declaration from the parliament questioned the timing of the resolution, particularly during ongoing peace negotiations in Germany, and expressed concern over the absurd claims made. The document questioned whether Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity hold less significance than Armenia's in the eyes of European parliamentarians advocating for decisive steps and sanctions against Azerbaijan. Furthermore, the declaration highlighted the report's endorsement of arming Armenia, emphasizing its potential to exacerbate regional tensions and obstruct the peace process. The parliament asserted that the European Parliament's annual report reflects a persistent pursuit of 'new successes' in its South Caucasus policies. The document suggested that certain points in the report align closely with official Armenian positions, indicating undue influence from the Armenian lobby.

The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry also strongly denounced the report, citing its provisions directed against Azerbaijan as unacceptable and unfounded. The condemned report, characterized as part of a smear campaign against Azerbaijan, was criticized for its distortion of facts and baseless accusations, prompting serious doubts about the credibility and future of the European Union's common foreign and security policy. Expressing dismay over what was perceived as a superficial approach to foreign and security policy, the statement highlighted concerns about the European Parliament's susceptibility to populist politics, which, in turn, hindered the development of a proper strategic approach to the region. The statement concluded with a warning that unless the European Union addresses the arbitrariness within its institutions, its foreign and security policy will remain constrained by utopian approaches, hindering its effectiveness in the international arena.