During the spring session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Dominique Hasler, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Liechtenstein and acting Chairman of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, discussed the status of Azerbaijan's delegation. Hasler emphasized that Azerbaijan, having joined the Council in 2001, has the same rights and responsibilities as other member states, particularly in upholding civil and political rights as per the Council of Europe standards.

Responding to inquiries from PACE deputies, Hasler affirmed the Committee of Ministers' commitment to ongoing dialogue to resolve outstanding issues and ensure that Azerbaijan can fully participate in the Assembly. He noted, "Azerbaijan is a full member of the organization, has the same rights as other member states and, of course, the same obligations to meet the standards of the Council of Europe, including civil and political rights. Of course, you can be sure that the Committee of Ministers will continuously continue this dialogue to find a common solution."

Hasler also reflected on the benefits derived from Azerbaijan's membership in the Council of Europe, highlighting the support Azerbaijan received during its democratic transition and its contributions to promoting the Council's values. "This is borderless, mutually beneficial cooperation. Undoubtedly, the work is still incomplete, and, of course, serious improvements and reforms are necessary. I think that we need each other, and I hope that the delegation of Azerbaijan will soon return to its rightful place in the Parliamentary Assembly so that cooperation and dialogue can continue for the sake of the values that unite us," he said.

Additionally, when questioned about the situation of Karabakh Armenians and Armenian prisoners, Hasler pointed out the differing perspectives between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the former viewing them as prisoners of war and the latter as ordinary criminals. However, he stressed the human rights aspect, stating, "Whatever they are, they are human beings and subject to the protection of the Council of Europe by all relevant conventions. Therefore, they should be treated appropriately."