BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. A telephone
conversation was held on March 6, 2026, between Ali Asadov, the
Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, and Cevdet Yılmaz, the Vice President
of Türkiye, Trend
reports via Azerbaijan’s Cabinet of Ministers.
The discussion primarily focused on the recent drone attacks
launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against Azerbaijan. The
sides strongly condemned the strikes, emphasizing that such actions
contravene the norms and principles of international law.
Prime Minister Asadov provided details on the locations targeted
by the drone strikes, which included the Nakhchivan International
Airport, a school, and other civilian sites. The attacks resulted
in several civilian injuries and damage to the terminal building at
the airport.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the immediate support
expressed by the President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who,
upon hearing of the incident, personally reached out to President
Ilham Aliyev to express solidarity with the Azerbaijani people.
This action, Asadov remarked, underscored the unshakable
brotherhood between the two nations.
Furthermore, Asadov thanked the Turkish government for its swift
response, including the temporary redirection of air traffic to
Iğdır Airport, ensuring the safety of flights heading toward
Nakhchivan.
The conversation also addressed other urgent matters arising
from the current situation, underscoring the close collaboration
between the two countries on key regional issues.
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