Austria condemns Iran’s drone attacks on Azerbaijan
Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger strongly condemned Iran’s recent drone strike on Azerbaijan during a phone call on Thursday with Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.
During the conversation, Bayramov briefed the Austrian side on the strike, emphasizing that it constitutes a gross violation of international law and serves to escalate tensions in the region, News.Az reports, citing Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry.
In response, the Austrian minister expressed solidarity with Azerbaijan.
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The discussion highlighted the importance of preventing further escalation in the Middle East, strengthening diplomatic efforts, and upholding the norms and principles of international law.
Meinl-Reisinger also thanked Azerbaijan for facilitating the evacuation of Austrian citizens from Iran through Azerbaijani territory.
The conversation touched on other issues of mutual interest as well.
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