Azerbaijani FM informs US official about Armenia's provocations

On October 5, 2020, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the Deputy Secretary of State of the USA Stephen Biegun, Report informs, citing Press Service Department of MFA.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart on the latest escalation in the region. It was brought to the attention of the US Deputy Secretary of State that Armenia, in a blatant violation of the international humanitarian law, is deliberately shelling the Azerbaijani civilians and civilian objects, including the rocket firing Ganja, the second largest city of Azerbaijan, industrial city Mingachevir, as well as Khizi and Absheron regions located far from the line of contact. Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his interlocutor about the severe casualties as a result of Armenia's shelling. Minister noted that this military provocation by Armenia is aimed at the deliberate worsening of the situation on the ground and demonstrates Armenia's intention to enlarge the zone of hostilities.

The Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun expressed serious concern over the increased tension in the region and enlarged the geography of hostilities. He underlined the importance of dialogue via the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed that Armenia should obey norms and principles of international law, including its obligations under the international humanitarian law, and implement the demands of the United Nations Security Council's resolutions for immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal from the occupied territories of Azerbaijan.