Despite the implementation of many provisions of the trilateral statement signed among the leaders of Azerbaijan, Russia, and Armenia, some issues remain unresolved; however, we have a positive and constructive approach to the problems that need to be resolved, said Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to Anadolu Agency, AzVision.az reports. 

FM Jeyhun Bayramov stated that Azerbaijan is ready to normalize relations with Armenia.

“The President of Azerbaijan also made statements on peace and normalization of relations between the two countries. The most significant condition for achieving peace is Armenia's recognition of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity in accordance with international law", Bayramov noted.

“There is no concrete process on the transport corridors yet. We hope that the Armenian side will understand this issue as soon as possible. Armenia, which signed the joint statement, is responsible for implementing the articles of the statements. This statement is not just an issue of interest to Azerbaijan and Armenia. It is a process in which the interests of all countries in the region are met. We are confident in this matter. The Armenian government and people are interested in the development and normalization of relations", he added.

Note, seven servicemen of the Azerbaijani Army were martyred during the combat operations provoked by Armenia’s provocations on the state border on November 16.

On November 16, at about 11:00, Armenian military formations launched a sudden military operation in order to capture the high grounds in this direction of the state border and take more advantageous positions, thereby gaining military superiority.

Armenian military units, assembling additional forces, special military equipment at the border combat positions in the Basarkechar and Garakilsa districts, attacked the combat posts of the Azerbaijan Army in the Kalbajar and Lachin districts.

The opposing side using weapons of various caliber and grenade launchers intensively firing on the positions of the Azerbaijan Army, damaged the combat posts. As a result, according to preliminary information, two servicemen of the Azerbaijan Army were wounded. The servicemen were provided with urgent medical assistance. There is no danger to their life.

Army Corps and forces of the Azerbaijan Army stationed in the direction of the Kalbajar and Lachin districts immediately carried out an emergency operation to suppress combat activity of the Armenian armed forces. First, the movement of the opposing side was limited, as well as its forces and means were damaged. As a result of the decisive measures taken by the Azerbaijani servicemen, the Armenian servicemen were disarmed and detained, a large number of weapons of various calibers, and a large amount of ammunition were seized as trophies.

From an operational-tactical point of view, the attack carried out by the Armenian military units seeking to gain a short-term superiority through large-scale provocations, as well as another attempt of official Yerevan to commit provocation completely failed.

The Armenian defence ministry said that 15 of its soldiers had been killed, 12 captured and that two combat positions near the border with Azerbaijan had been lost.

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