BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 9. Azerbaijani citizens
should carefully assess the security situation before travelling to
foreign countries, the statement of the Azerbaijani Ministry of
Foreign Affairs says, Trend reports.
According to the ministry, in the current international security
environment, the further increasing tension, and the ongoing armed
conflicts in various regions, including Ukraine and the Middle
East, continue to remain a serious threat to international peace
and security.
The statement noted that there are cases of Azerbaijani citizens
in such areas being killed or suffering various degrees of bodily
injuries as a result of armed clashes and military operations.
The ministry added that such incidents once again demonstrate
that security risks in and near conflict zones are extremely high
and pose serious threats to the lives and health of our citizens
who travel to or operate in those regions.
"In this context, we once again call on our citizens to
carefully assess the security situation before travelling to
foreign countries, to take into account the warnings and
recommendations of official state bodies, and to avoid travelling
to areas where conflicts and military operations are being
conducted.
In this regard, we once again underscore the fact that any form
of participation of citizens in armed conflicts and military
operations on the territory of foreign states, whether on a
mercenary or voluntary basis, entails criminal liability in
accordance with the legislation of Azerbaijan.
The diplomatic missions and consulates of the Republic of
Azerbaijan continue their activities in the direction of protecting
the rights and interests of our citizens abroad.
Furthermore, it is of particular importance for every citizen to
take a responsible approach to their own safety and to avoid
high-risk activities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to closely monitor
developments related to the international situation," the statement
emphasized.
