Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian based on the initiative of the other party.
Bayramov informed his colleague about the next large-scale provocations committed by Armenia against Azerbaijan, grossly violating the principles of international law, as well as its obligations.
Emphasizing that the Azerbaijani Armed Forces have taken retaliatory measures in response to this provocation threatening the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, the security of military personnel and civilians, the minister pointed out that 50 of our servicemen were martyred during the prevention of the provocation. He added that this provocation by Armenia seriously harms the peace process at a time when great restoration and construction works are going on in our liberated territories, as well as attempts are being made toward the normalization of relations between the two states.
Amir-Abdollahian said that the tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia is cause for concern and stated that the region is not ready for a new conflict. He noted that the territorial integrity of the region’s countries and the inviolability of their international borders are important for Iran. Minister said that they are in favor of resolving the issues between Azerbaijan and Armenia through peaceful negotiations and that Iran is ready to help in this regard.
The ministers also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.