BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 6. Azerbaijani
Parliament’s Speaker Sahiba Gafarova has condemned Iran’s drone
attacks in a meeting with the Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai
Popsoi, a source in the parliament told Trend.
The meeting noted that the high-level political relations
between Azerbaijan and Moldova create good opportunities for the
development of cooperation in various fields. The parties
highlighted the importance of mutual visits of heads of state and
government officials in deepening relations between the countries
and peoples. Satisfaction was expressed with the mutual support of
the countries in international organizations.
Popsoi conveyed the greetings of Chairman of the Parliament of
Moldova Igor Gross to Gafarova who also asked to convey her
greetings to the Moldovan counterpart. Gafarova, recalling with
pleasure Igor Gross’s visit to Azerbaijan and the meetings she held
with him within the framework of various events, shared her views
on the existing cooperative relations between the legislative
bodies of Azerbaijan and Moldova and the prospects for the
development of these relations and especially noted the activity of
mutual inter-parliamentary friendship groups. The speaker said that
the countries’ cooperation within the framework of international
organizations continues successfully, and the countries’ MPs
provide mutual support to each other in these structures.
Speaking about the drone attacks on Nakhchivan, she said that
these attacks are unacceptable and met with indignation by the
Azerbaijani people.
Popsoi said that Moldova strongly condemned these treacherous
attacks and expressed solidarity with our country on this
issue.
He noted that Azerbaijan has also stood by Moldova on many
issues, and the countries have provided mutual support to each
other on issues of territorial integrity and sovereignty. Popsoi
also expressed gratitude for the support provided by Azerbaijan
during the energy crisis in Moldova.
Gafarova informed the guest about the ongoing normalization and
peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The guest stated that
they welcomed Azerbaijan’s initiative and leadership in the peace
process of their country.
The meeting also exchanged views on other issues of mutual
interest.
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.
Four 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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