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Azerbaijan, Georgia FMs discuss Iran drone strikes on Nakhchivan

05 March 2026 16:31 (UTC +04:00)

On March 5, Georgia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili made a phone call to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, APA reports.

During the phone conversation, the ministers discussed the situation arising from Iran’s drone attacks against Azerbaijan.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov informed his counterpart about the drone attacks carried out by Iran on March 5 against the territory of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic.

As a result, the terminal building of Nakhchivan Airport was damaged, and civilians were injured. One of the drones also fell near a school building in the village of Shakarabad.

Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stressed that this attack against the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan contradicts the norms and principles of international law and contributes to escalating tensions in the region.

It was noted that the Azerbaijani side demands that Iran clarify the issue within a short time, provide an appropriate explanation, and take the necessary urgent measures to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.

Georgia’s Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili expressed concern over the incident and emphasized the importance of maintaining stability and security in the region.

During the phone conversation, the sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest.