ArmInfo. Iran has always advocated a peaceful solution to the problems in this region, while respecting the territorial integrity of these countries and the rights of the people. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said this in an interview with journalists in Yerevan on May 26, commenting on the provocative actions of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces in the sovereign territories of Armenia.
"Any escalation, as a result of which people are killed on the sides, causes our concern. We wish an early resolution of this situation," Zarif said.
At the same time, the diplomat stressed that yesterday he spoke in detail with the President of Azerbaijan and felt his disposition to reduce this tension and conduct a peaceful dialogue. "I will be consistent in holding a similar conversation with the acting Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. We wish to contribute to a peaceful resolution of this situation, " Zarif noted.
In turn, acting RA Foreign Minister Ara Aivazian noted that Yerevan is in favor of a political and diplomatic solution to this current tension. At the same time, he highly appreciated the visit of the Iranian Foreign Minister to Armenia during these difficult days. "This visit testifies to Iran's disinterested intention to make efforts to strengthen regional peace and stability. Iran is an important neighbor and partner for us, which is an important player in building the architecture of regional peace and stability. We will make every effort to deepen sectoral cooperation and interstate relations with Iran. ", Aivazian summed up.
To note, on May 12 and 13, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces illegally entered the territory of the Republic of Armenia in the direction of Syunik and Gegharkunik, advanced 3.5 km and 2 km inland, respectively, deployed their units and refuse to leave the territory. In connection with the current situation, Armenia turned to the CSTO to assist in finding a solution to this issue. The question still remains unresolved. According to some estimates, more than 600 Azerbaijani military forces were stationed in the sovereign territories of the Republic of Armenia. On May 23, the RA Ministry of Defense reported that the Azerbaijani side had withdrawn a part of its military from the territory of Armenia. The day before, as a result of the firing by the armed forces of Azerbaijan on the territory of Armenia, an Armenian contract soldier was killed.