22 May: Iran has recalled its Ambassador in Azerbaijan for consultations. The Iranian Government said that the move was in protest against insults to the Iranian Spiritual leader, Ayattolah Khamanei during demonstrations in front of its embassy in Baku in

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.