Diogo Pinto, Secretary General of European Movement (EM) presented EM’s position on Karabakh issue on August 13 press conference in Azerbaijan. Mr. Pinto underlined: “European Movement welcomes the peaceful negotiations on Karabakh issue settlement. We support two main principles — territorial integrity and the right of Nagorno-Karabakh people for self-determination.”

Armenian Board of European Movement made a statement, saying that Azerbaijani mass media, Today.az in particular, twisted Pinto’s words. That is Azerbaijani newspaper spread misinformation and presented Karabakh settlement issue only in the context of territorial integrity.

In response, Secretary General stated that Azeri journalists lied and article by Today.az is misinformation.

The main purpose of Pinto’s visit was to extend cooperation with Azerbaijan within the framework of Eastern Partnership program.