Host of CNN show, American chef Anthony Bourdain included in Azerbaijani’s persona non grata list for illegal visit to occupied territories.

That spokesperson of the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Hikmat Hajiyev said.

"We confirm that for violation territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as laws of Azerbaijan, A. Bourdain has been blacklisted. We do regret that he has made himself a propaganda tool to justify and disguise occupation of Azerbaijan's lands by Armenia. Making a culinary show from seized lands is utter disrespect to one million Azerbaijani refugees and internally displaced peoples who were forcefully displaced,” said Hajiyev.

American chef has visited Shusha in October. He reported about it on social media.

Earlier Hajiyev has stated that this issue is being investigated and if confirmed the CNN host will be blacklisted.