No:399/22, Information of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the phone conversation of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Relations and Security Policy/Vice President of the EU Commission Josep Borrell
On September 13, 2022, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov had a phone conversation with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Relations and Security Policy/Vice President of the EU Commission Josep Borrell.
During the phone conversation, the parties discussed the current situation in the region and the tension caused by Armenia's provocations against Azerbaijan along the border.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov pointed out that Armenia grossly violated its obligations and committed large-scale provocations, and as a result of the intensive fire on the positions of Azerbaijan, 50 servicemen were martyred, and that these provocations are part of the provocations by Armenia that have been ongoing in recent months. It was emphasized that the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan implemented adequate response measures to military provocations in order to protect the territorial integrity of our country.
During the phone conversation, High Representative Josep Borrell expressed his concern about the tensions. Mr. Borrell noted that it is important to continue negotiations between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia through the mediation of the President of the Council of the European Union, Charles Michel. Attention was drawn to the intention of the special representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus Toivo Klaar to visit the region on September 14.
At the meeting, opinions were also exchanged on other issues of mutual interest.
