The Brazilian government expressed concern over the news of an armed attack on the building of the Azerbaijani embassy in Tehran, as a result of which an employee of this mission was killed.

APA reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil issued a statement in this regard.

"Brazil recalls the principle of inviolability of diplomatic missions and the importance of protecting their facilities within the framework of international law.

The government of Brazil expresses its solidarity with the government and people of Azerbaijan, as well as with the family of the deceased," the statement said.