Evacuation of Canadian citizens from Iran through Azerbaijan discussed

A telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Anita Anand.

As reported to BAKU.WS by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan, during the telephone conversation, deep concern was expressed regarding the military escalation observed in our region and the growing security risks.

The importance of preventing further escalation of the situation, intensifying diplomatic efforts, as well as the necessity of adhering to the norms and principles of international law in this context was emphasized.

Minister Anita Anand expressed gratitude to the Azerbaijani side for creating conditions for the transit passage of Canadian citizens through the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan during the military escalation in Iran in June of last year. It was noted that the prompt and humanitarian support provided during that period was highly appreciated.

Taking into account the current security situation, an exchange of views took place regarding possible prospects for using the Azerbaijani border in the event of a necessary evacuation of Canadian citizens from Iran.