Azerbaijani, Uzbek FMs discuss Middle East escalation

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, in Istanbul within the framework of the informal meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Report informs, citing Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry.

The meeting focused on the current security situation in the Middle East and the ongoing military escalation in the region.

Solidarity was expressed with Azerbaijan regarding the drone strikes launched from Iranian territory against the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, which damaged civilian infrastructure and injured civilians.

Bayramov conveyed gratitude for Uzbekistan's immediate support following the attacks, including statements of solidarity from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The ministers also discussed issues arising from Azerbaijan–Uzbekistan allied relations, the continuation of high-level contacts, and prospects for cooperation in various fields. Other bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest were also reviewed.

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Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has met with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov in Istanbul on the sidelines of an emergency meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), Report informs referring to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

The ministers discussed the Azerbaijani-Uzbek strategic partnership, prospects for expanding cooperation in the political and economic spheres, regional cooperation, and coordination within the OTS.

They also exchanged views on the ongoing military escalation in the Middle East.