Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry called on Israel to reconsider its official recognition of the 1915 events as genocide, arguing that the move distorts historical facts and politicizes a complex historical issue. The ministry warned the decision undermines reconciliation and harms efforts for sustainable peace in the South Caucasus.
Azerbaijan formally joined Turkey in condemning Israel's official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, calling on Jerusalem to reverse the decision. In a statement Monday morning, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said the recognition 'distorts historical facts' and politicizes a complex issue, warning that it undermines reconciliation and regional stability in the South Caucasus. The ministry reaffirmed Baku's commitment to historical truth, international law, and regional stability.
As The Zioneer reported earlier on Monday, Azerbaijan initially condemned the move minutes after Israel's recognition was announced, warning of damage to the strategic relationship between the two countries — which includes major arms deals and significant intelligence cooperation, particularly given Azerbaijan's border with Iran.
Turkey also condemned the recognition over the weekend, accusing Israel of using the genocide acknowledgment to divert attention from its actions in Gaza. The widening diplomatic fallout places Israel between its strategic partnership with Azerbaijan and the moral and diplomatic calculus of recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
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