Abdullayeva made the remarks commenting on the claims of the Armenian Foreign Ministry that the holding of joint Azerbaijani-Turkish exercises in the Lachin district contradicts the trilateral statement of November 10, 2020, and undermines peace and security.
The spokesperson noted that it’s the sovereign right of each state to conduct various exercises within its international borders.
She stressed that to date, Azerbaijan has held numerous military exercises on its territory, including joint exercises with the participation of partner countries.
“The joint tactical exercises launched in Lachin district are a similar step and serve to ensure stability in the region,” Abdullayeva said.
"We bring to the attention of the Armenian Foreign Ministry that the threat to regional peace and security lies not in the conduct of military exercises by the state on its territory, but in putting forward territorial claims against another country, as Armenia has done for many years, pursuing a policy of military aggression, occupying the territories of another state and disregard for the principles of international law,” she also noted.
“If Armenia is interested in ensuring peace and security in the region, it must fulfill its obligations," the spokesperson added.
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