EU High Representative phones Jeyhun Bayramov

On September 27, 2020, on the other side's initiative, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Joseph Borrell.

During the telephone conversation, EU official Joseph Borel expressed serious concern over the situation in the region.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov brought to the attention of another side that the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan carried out counter-offensive measures on September 27 of this year within the right to self-defense and in full compliance with international humanitarian law to prevent another military aggression by Armenia and ensure the safety of densely populated civilian residential areas along the line of contact.

The minister said that Armenia's armed forces had launched another aggression and that the attack was a continuation of the purposeful provocative activities carried out by Armenia in recent months. It was stressed that the responsibility for the situation lies entirely with Armenia's political and military leadership.

EU official Joseph Borrell stressed the importance of reducing tensions and taking appropriate steps to achieve a ceasefire.