Roberta Metsola clashes with Azerbaijan's Aliyev at European summit in Armenia

A diplomatic clash erupted at a European summit in Armenia, with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev announcing a suspension of cooperation with the European Parliament over its criticism of the country. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rebuked the move, saying it would not change how the institution operates. The article is politically significant but has limited direct market implications.

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A diplomatic clash erupted at a European summit in Armenia, with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev announcing a suspension of cooperation with the European Parliament over its criticism of the country. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rebuked the move, saying it would not change how the institution operates. The article is politically significant but has limited direct market implications.