No:074/26, Press release on the telephone conversation between Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia
05 March 2026 16:20
On March 5, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, held a phone call with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
During the telephone conversation, the ministers discussed the situation arising from Iran’s drone attacks against Azerbaijan.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart about the drone attacks carried out by Iran on March 5 against the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.
As a result, the terminal building of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic’s airport was damaged, and civilians were injured. Additionally, one of the drones fell near a school building in the village of Shakarabad.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that this attack against the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan violates the norms and principles of international law and contributes to increased tensions in the region.
It was brought to attention that the Azerbaijani side demands that Iran promptly clarify the incident, provide an appropriate explanation, and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent the recurrence of such cases in the future.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, Maka Botchorishvili, expressed concern over the incident and underscored the importance of maintaining stability and security in the region.
During the telephone conversation, the parties also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.
