Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Baxtiyor Saidov, to discuss regional security concerns and bilateral cooperation.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in a statement to Operative Information Center-OMM, the ministers focused on the tense security situation and ongoing military escalation in the region. Both parties expressed deep concern regarding the current developments, which significantly impact regional peace and stability. The ministers emphasized the importance of restraint by all parties involved, the prevention of further military confrontation, and the necessity of taking concrete steps to reduce tensions.
During the call, the sides underscored that conflicts must be resolved through political dialogue and diplomatic means in accordance with the norms and principles of international law. Furthermore, the ministers reviewed the strategic agenda of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan allied relations, discussing the continuation of high-level contacts and the prospects for expanding cooperation across various sectors.
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan maintain a high level of strategic partnership, characterized by frequent diplomatic exchanges and a shared commitment to regional stability. In recent years, the two nations have significantly strengthened their ties through the signing of the Declaration on Deepening Strategic Partnership and Increasing Comprehensive Cooperation, reflecting a mutual interest in enhancing economic, political, and security integration within the Turkic world.
