Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov of Azerbaijan held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, following the phone conversation between the Presidents of the two countries.

During the call, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov extended his condolences to the families and relatives of the victims, as well as to the people of Azerbaijan, regarding the tragic crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane on December 25, which was en route from Baku to Grozny. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, in turn, prayed for Allah’s mercy for all the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

FM Bayramov emphasized that the initial inspection of the plane, the numerous holes found on the fuselage, and testimonies from surviving flight attendants and passengers confirmed that the crash resulted from physical and technical interference with the aircraft. Minister Bayramov conveyed Azerbaijan's expectations regarding the swift completion of the investigation, with the participation of an international team of experts. He emphasized the need for the causes of the crash to be determined in a serious and comprehensive manner and publicly announced.

Both sides underscored the importance of conducting the investigation process transparently and regularly updating the public.