State Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku/19.09.23/Turan: In a press briefing held by Avtandil Abbasov, the head of the department for media relations at the State Border Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan, a resolute message was conveyed, asserting that the operational situation along Azerbaijan's borders is currently under complete control. Abbasov reaffirmed the commitment of Azerbaijani units to safeguarding and fortifying the nation's borders, vowing a swift and robust response to any potential provocations.
"As of the present moment, our units maintain full control over the operational situation along Azerbaijan's state border in all directions," Abbasov stated. "Necessary measures are being actively implemented to ensure the security and integrity of our state borders. The State Border Service stands ready to promptly deliver an appropriate and stern response to any conceivable provocations."
Politics
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