BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 24. The sanctions
imposed on the Zagatala ship belonging to Azerbaijan Caspian
Shipping CJSC (ASCO), as well as Shusha, Karabakh, Khankendi, and
Zangezur ships belonging to the joint venture of ASCO and the State
Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), were lifted by the relevant
decision of the Council of the European Union (EU) dated April 23,
2026, Trend
reports via ASCO.
According to the decision, the above-mentioned vessels were
removed from the sanction list of the EU.
The positive resolution of this issue was made possible due to
the diplomatic and legal efforts coordinated by the Office of the
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, ASCO,
and SOCAR.
The mentioned vessels were leased to third parties on a
long-term basis under charter agreements, and their operation was
carried out in full compliance with international rules, including
international sanctions requirements. The adopted decision is
assessed as the result of an objective approach based on
international legal norms and constructive dialogue.
As a state-owned company operating internationally in the
shipping sector, ASCO will continue its activities in strict
compliance with national legislation, international legal norms,
and international sanctions regimes.
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