Azerbaijan's attempts to involve Armenia in escalating rhetoric are unacceptable

The RA MFA presents the ministry's spokesperson Ani Badalyan's comment on the statement of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan. The next statement issued by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan about the provocative actions of the Armenian army on the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border are unclear.

Proposals made through the diplomatic channels of the RA Prime Minister's office and publicly to investigate border incidents and/or information about them, to create a joint mechanism between Armenia and Azerbaijan, continue to be unresponsive by Azerbaijan. Launching such a mechanism would make it possible to clarify any situation and prevent the spread of false information.

At the same time, attempts to involve RA in escalating rhetoric are unacceptable. The RA government remains committed to the peace agenda and will not deviate from this strategy.

Regarding the reforms of the RA armed forces, the acquisition of weapons and equipment, we have repeatedly stated that having a combat-ready army is the sovereign right of any country, and the Republic of Armenia does not have any other goal in the field of defense and security beyond the protection of its internationally recognized territory. In the process of army reforms, the Republic of Armenia operates exclusively within the framework of international law.

Also, we remind you that RA offered Azerbaijan through diplomatic channels and in public to create a mutual mechanism of arms control and sign a corresponding agreement, which Azerbaijan also left unanswered. Despite this, this offer also remains valid.