POLITICS
Azerbaijani, Turkish FMs strongly condemn attacks on both countries
On March 7, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Türkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS).
The meeting focused on the security situation in the Middle East, the rising escalation in the region, and its potential effects on regional stability.
The FMs strongly condemned the missile launch from Iran targeting Türkiye and the drone attacks targeting Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. It was noted that such actions not only contradict the norms and principles of international law but also contribute to rising tension in the region, further complicating the security situation.
Jeyhun Bayramov expressed gratitude for the statements made by the Turkish side, including the President of Türkiye, expressing support for Azerbaijan immediately after the attacks.
Azerbaijani minister noted that Azerbaijan highly appreciates the temporary organization of flights via Iğdır Airport to ensure the safety of air routes operating between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan.
The FMs also exchanged views on cooperation and coordination based on the strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, as well as on upcoming high-level visits and contacts.
The meeting also covered other regional and international issues of mutual interest.
