BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 15. Safe,
uninterrupted and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz must be
ensured, while a return to the pre-war status quo should take place
as soon as possible, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said,
Trend’s correspondent
reports from the event.
Fidan made the remarks at a joint press conference with
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Baku.
Fidan said that Iran’s security, stability and prosperity have a
direct impact on the region.
"In this regard, we want the current conflict to be resolved
through diplomatic means as soon as possible," the minister
said.
He noted that the recent increase in reciprocal attacks is
dealing a serious blow to peace efforts.
"These actions that are increasing tensions in the region must
be stopped immediately," Fidan said.
According to the minister, safe, uninterrupted and free passage
through the Strait of Hormuz should also be allowed, and a return
to the pre-war status quo should take place as soon as
possible.
Fidan said that contacts with all relevant parties are being
maintained continuously to resolve the crisis and ensure peace and
security in the region.
"We are continuing our contacts with all relevant parties
without interruption to resolve the crisis and ensure peace and
security in the region," he added.
