BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 5. The drone attack
carried out by the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran
against the international airport of the Nakhchivan Autonomous
Republic and other civilian infrastructure has caused serious
concern and strong outrage among members of the New Azerbaijan
Party, as well as the broader Azerbaijani public, the party's
Central Office stated, Trend reports.
According to the statement, the provocative act contradicts the
spirit of interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Iran as well
as the norms of international law and serves to escalate
military-political tensions in the region.
“The independent Azerbaijani state, which has created new
realities by restoring its territorial integrity and full
sovereignty, has always remained committed to the principle of good
neighborliness. Today, our country’s constructive policy and peace
diplomacy, implemented with consideration of national interests and
global challenges, aim to build trust within the framework of
reliable security and multifaceted cooperation in the region. At
the same time, Azerbaijan, as the leading state of the South
Caucasus, continues to strengthen its military-strategic potential
and is capable of preventing any threats directed against national
and regional security.
We strongly condemn this act of aggression by the neighboring
Iranian state and demand that it apologize to the Azerbaijani
people and unequivocally put an end to biased propaganda and all
provocative attempts against our country,” the statement said.
On March 5, a drone attack took place at the Nakhchivan
International Airport. The drone flying from Iranian territory
crashed into the airport building and exploded near the secondary
school in Shakarabad village, Babek district.
Two civilians were injured as a result of the incident. The
Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry issued a statement regarding the
incident, demanding Iran clarify the issue in a short time, provide
an explanation, and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent
such cases from recurring in the future.
The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iran to
Azerbaijan, Mojtaba Dermichilou, was summoned to the Foreign
Ministry, where a strong protest was conveyed to the Iranian
side.
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