On September 14, 2022, a meeting was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the Special Representative of the European Union for the South Caucasus, Toivo Klaar.

According to the information given to APA by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the meeting, the tension in the region and the necessary steps towards the normalization process were discussed between the parties.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov brought to the attention of the other side the fact that in recent days, provocations were committed by Armenia in the border regions, and our military personnel were martyred as a result of Armenia's attacks.

It was emphasized that only military objects were targeted as part of the response measures of the Azerbaijan Armed Forces.

He said that these provocations of the Armenian side are a gross violation of the tripartite declarations between the leaders and the agreements between the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia mediated by the President of the Council of the European Union, Charles Michel, and undermine the mediation efforts.

He emphasized that, contrary to the obligations of the Armenian side, the Armenian armed forces have not been completely withdrawn from the territories of Azerbaijan, and this is unacceptable.

Despite international calls,

Special representative Toivo Klaar emphasized that it is necessary to stop the clashes and stabilize the situation.

Following the ceasefire, he emphasized the necessity of the normalization process and the resumption of negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

He said that the European Union is ready to create conditions for bilateral meetings between the parties.

During the meeting, other regional issues were exchanged.