Baku/17.09.24/Turan: Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Iranian Foreign Minister Huseyn Amir Abdullahian engaged in a telephone conversation today to delve into key issues related to bilateral relations and the ever-evolving regional landscape following the recent conflicts.
The press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that during the call, the ministers embarked on a comprehensive discussion, addressing a range of matters pertaining to both their bilateral and regional agendas. They also delved into the current situation in the region during the post-conflict period, assessing the implications and challenges that have arisen.
Foreign Minister Bayramov underscored that despite Azerbaijan's efforts to propose peaceful solutions and initiatives aimed at fostering regional stability, the Armenian leadership continued to engage in military and political provocations that undermined these efforts. He pointed out the contradiction between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statements regarding support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and sovereignty, including the Karabakh region, and his congratulatory message to the so-called regime on September 2. The ministers emphasized the importance of condemning the illegal activities of the so-called regime, which Armenia has established under the guise of "elections." Moreover, the presence of over 10,000 Armenian Armed Forces in the region was identified as a significant threat, prompting a discussion on the imperative of their withdrawal from Azerbaijani territories and disarmament.
Notably, the ministers explored the outcomes of recent meetings involving the co-chairs of the Azerbaijan-Iran state commission on economic, trade, and humanitarian cooperation. These discussions laid the groundwork for the next steps to be taken in advancing cooperation between the two nations.
Both sides expressed appreciation for the contributions of high-level meetings and inter-agency contacts that have transpired between Azerbaijan and Iran in recent weeks. Such engagements have played a pivotal role in further bolstering the bilateral relationship.
In addition to these bilateral matters, the ministers dedicated a portion of their conversation to discussing measures necessary for the full normalization of relations between their respective countries.--0--
Politics
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Voting in the early elections to the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan began at 8:00. Voting is taking place at 6,478 polling stations throughout Azerbaijan, including the lands liberated from occupation. 990 candidates are competing for 125 seats in the unicameral parliament.
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Armenia is not against the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group, but does not consider it appropriate to discuss this issue now. "In the context of peace, we consider it possible to make a decision on the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group. When peace is an established fact, the existence of such a format may raise questions," Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference today. "The whole question is about the timing, we need to understand how effectively and correctly to turn such topics into a subject of discussion right now," the Armenian Prime Minister added.
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He expressed his willingness to meet with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the border between the two countries. "A meeting with Ilham Aliyev could take place at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. I am open to such a format," Pashinyan said at a press conference today. According to Pashinyan, Armenia recently presented another proposal for a peace treaty to Azerbaijan.
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On August 31, Azerbaijan observes a "day of silence" before the Sunday’s early parliamentary elections for the unicameral Milli Majlis. All electoral campaigning is prohibited 24 hours before the voting. The early elections were initiated by the ruling Yeni Azerbaijan Party. This decision was motivated by the overlap of the scheduled elections in November with the global UN forum - the COP20 climate conference taking place in Baku.
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