Azerbaijani FM says no final decision yet on Baku joining Gaza stabilization effort

Azerbaijan has been invited to Gaza under the framework of international stabilization forces, but no final decision has been made, Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov said during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.

Bayramov said the situation in Gaza remains “a matter of serious concern” for Azerbaijan. He noted that Baku welcomed the US-proposed peace plan and later expressed support for related UN Security Council resolutions, Caliber.Az reports per local media. 

"Azerbaijan is one of the rare countries that maintains positive relations with all states, and there is trust in us. There are questions for Azerbaijan regarding this issue. We have submitted our inquiries to the relevant parties. There are various aspects - mandate, involvement of other states, and so on. The questions we raised have not been fully answered. Therefore, there is no final decision regarding the participation of Azerbaijani military personnel there,” he noted. 

Turning to bilateral relations, Bayramov announced that Azerbaijan and Iran plan to unveil new cooperation projects soon. He said the two sides discussed initiatives at various stages of development and emphasised the need for a comprehensive roadmap for cooperation not only in the economic sector but across multiple fields.

“We held talks with my colleague on this issue and agreed that we must do this as soon as possible,” Bayramov added.

By Sabina Mammadli