BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 14. The "Peace
Bridge" Initiative Group on Azerbaijan has expressed deep
disappointment regarding the biased attitude of Armenian media and
the unacceptable tone of public discussions concerning the visit of
the diplomatic corps to the Karabakh and East Zangezur regions of
Azerbaijan on September 11–12, 2026.


Trend presents
the statement issued by the group regarding this matter.


"The Azerbaijani 'Bridge of Peace' initiative group expresses
deep disappointment regarding the hostile media reaction and the
unacceptable tone of public discourse in Armenia concerning the
visit of the diplomatic corps to the Karabakh and East Zangezur
regions of Azerbaijan on September 11–12, 2026.


First and foremost, the visit of the diplomatic corps to the
sovereign territory of Azerbaijan should not, in itself, be a
subject of dispute. In particular, verbal attacks directed at
ambassadors and countries for participating in such a visit are
concerning and contradict the fact that Armenia recognizes
Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.


Azerbaijan and Armenia are currently in a post-conflict period,
and both countries face the complex task of overcoming decades of
confrontation. As representatives of civil society, and with the
support of the governments of Azerbaijan and Armenia, we are taking
steps—within the framework of peace initiatives—to facilitate the
peace process, encourage dialogue, and support confidence-building
measures.


Cultural heritage within the territory of Azerbaijan belongs to
the Azerbaijani people and is protected by the state.


To ensure fairness, issues regarding cultural heritage must be
discussed on the basis of reciprocity and open dialogue. To advance
these goals, civil society representatives have established a
platform for professional discussion of issues that form an
integral part of the peace process agenda between Azerbaijan and
Armenia.


The peace process must not be allowed to come under pressure
from revanchist forces, as this would seriously jeopardize further
progress toward peace. We call upon Armenian society to demonstrate
a responsible approach to this issue and not to succumb to the
provocations of those harboring malicious intent, whether in
Armenia, as well as beyond its borders.


Farhad Mammadov


Kamala Mammadova


Rusif Huseynov


Dilyara Afandiyeva


Ramil Iskandarli,” the statement said.