BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 1. On March 1, 2026, a
telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign
Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan,
Bakhtiyor Saidov, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said, Trend reports.


The tense security situation in the region and the ongoing
military escalation were discussed during the call.


Deep concern was expressed over the situation, which is
seriously affecting peace and security in the region.


The importance of restraint by the parties to the conflict,
preventing the expansion of military confrontation, and taking
steps to reduce tensions was emphasized.


The necessity of resolving differences in accordance with the
norms and principles of international law through political
dialogue and diplomatic means was underlined.


Within the framework of the telephone conversation, issues
arising from the allied relations between Azerbaijan and
Uzbekistan, the continuation of high-level contacts, and prospects
for developing cooperation in various fields were also
discussed.