Attempts to involve the Republic of Armenia in escalating rhetoric are unacceptable - Foreign Ministry

 YEREVAN, JULY 25, ARMENPRESS. Attempts to involve the Republic of Armenia in escalating rhetoric are unacceptable. The Armenian government remains committed to the peace agenda and will not deviate from this strategy, said Ani Badalyan, spokesperson of the Armenian Foreign Ministry, commenting on the statement from the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan.

"The regular statements issued by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan about provocative actions by the Army of the Republic of Armenia on the Armenia-Azerbaijan state border are unacceptable.

Proposals made through the diplomatic channels of the Prime Minister's Office of the Republic of Armenia, as well as publicly, to investigate border incidents and/or information about them and to create a joint mechanism between Armenia and Azerbaijan, have continued to receive no response from Azerbaijan. Launching such a mechanism would clarify situations and prevent the spread of false information.

At the same time, attempts to involve the Republic of Armenia in escalating rhetoric are unacceptable. The Armenian government remains committed to the peace agenda and will not deviate from this strategy.

Regarding the reforms of the armed forces of the Republic of Armenia and the acquisition of weapons and equipment, we have repeatedly stated that maintaining a combat-ready army is the sovereign right of any country. The Republic of Armenia has no goals in the field of defense and security beyond the protection of its internationally recognized territory. In the process of army reforms, the Republic of Armenia operates exclusively within the framework of international law.

Also, we remind you that the Republic of Armenia, through diplomatic channels and publicly has offered Azerbaijan to create a mutual arms control mechanism and sign a corresponding agreement, which Azerbaijan has also left unanswered. Despite this, the proposal remains in force,"  reads the comment by the spokesperson.