Azerbaijani FM, US Deputy Secretary of State hold phone conversation

On October 5, 2020 a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and the Deputy Secretary of State of the USA Stephen Biegun.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart on the latest escalation in the region. It was brought to the attention of the US Deputy Secretary of State that Armenia...

Azerbaijani, Russian MFA hold phone talks

On October 5, 2020, on the initiative of the opposite side, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov.

Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed concern over rising tensions in the region. He stressed the importance of decreasing tensions and returning the parties to political dialogue.

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FM Jeyhun Bayramov informs Finnish counterpart on Armenia’s deliberate shelling Azerbaijani civilians

On October 5, 2020, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov had a telephone conversation with Pekka Haavisto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Finland.

Minister Pekka Haavisto expressed concern on the tensions in the region and inquired about the current situation.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart on the latest tensions in the region, especially Armenia’s deliberate shelling the Azerbaijani civilians...

Azerbaijani, French FMs discuss current situation in region

On October 5, 2020, on the initiative of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of France a telephone conversation took place between Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Foreign Minister Jean Yves Le Drian. The sides exchanged views on the current situation in the region.

The French Foreign Minister said that the escalation of tensions in the region was a...

Missile attacks of Armenia is intentional provocation designed to bring the third countries into conflict

In the framework of its new aggression against the Republic of Azerbaijan the armed forces of Armenia are deliberately targeting the civilian population and infrastructure of Azerbaijan in violation of fundamental norms and principles of international law, including international humanitarian law, as well as Armenia’s relevant international obligations.

As a result of Armenia’s artillery...

Armenia actively uses terrorists and mercenaries against Azerbaijan

Armenia actively uses terrorists and mercenaries against Azerbaijan, Spokesperson for Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry Leyla Abdullayeva said during the briefing held on October 5.

“The open sources contain the information about the transfer of people of Armenian origin to the occupied Azerbaijani territories or their intention to move in this direction from the Middle East, in particular, from Syria, Lebanon, as well as from Russia,...

Leadership of Armenia is entirely responsible for consequences of counter-offensive measures

Today, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces are waging a legitimate military struggle to protect the civilian population in their sovereign lands within Within its internationally recognized borders

The Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on Armenia to follow the norms and principles of international law, including obligations under international humanitarian law, and fulfill the requirements of the UN Security Council resolutions on...

Armenia deliberately targets civilian population

24 civilians have been killed as a result of Armenian shelling at Azerbaijani civilians and infrastructure since September 27, Azerbaijani MFA Spokesperson Leyla Abdullayeva said at a briefing.

"Armenian side, which has been committing a new act of aggression since September 27, deliberately targets Azerbaijani civilians and civil infrastructure by grossly violating the norms and principles of international law, including the Geneva Convention and its requirements," Abdullayeva stated.

"The...

Armenian Army firing on Azerbaijani cities from its territories, says MFA Spokesperson 

The Armenian Army launched missile attacks on Azerbaijan’s Ganja, Mingachevir, Absheron and Khizi regions from Gorus, Sisyan, Vardenis, Jermuk and Berd cities of Armenia, Azerbaijani MFA Spokesperson Leyla Abdullayeva said at a briefing.

Leyla Abdullayeva said that the international community will be informed about these facts.

“The facts collected with the participation of both local and international experts, reporters at the scene and...

Afghan MFA reiterates its country's support to Azerbaijan

On October 5, 2020, on the initiative of the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the telephone conversation took place between Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Mohammed Haneef Atmar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.

Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar expressed concern over the tensions in the region and reiterated the support of Afghanistan to Azerbaijan.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov highly appreciated the support of brotherly...