The European Parliament is not responsible for the visits of some parliamentarians to Nagorno-Karabakh that took place on their own initiatives, said David McAllister, MEP from Germany, Chair of the European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee.

 He made the remarks at a briefing held in Azerbaijan’s parliament on May 22, APA reported.

 “Some MEPs paid visits to Nagorno-Karabakh on their own initiatives and the European Parliament is not responsible for it. As you know, the European Parliament didn’t recognize the “referendum” held in Nagorno-Karabakh on February 20 this year,” said McAllister, adding. “I would like to note that freedom of _expression_ is important for us. Everyone can express their opinions. Thus, we cannot interfere in the actions of these MEPs.”