Azerbaijan summons Iranian official over remarks by Khamenei’s representative
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. (APA Photo)
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry summoned Seyyed Jafar Meryan, Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires, in Baku, following remarks made by Hasan Ameli, the Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Ardabil.
The comments, aired on Iranian state television, were described by Azerbaijani officials as insulting toward Azerbaijan and President Ilham Aliyev.
During the meeting, a strong protest was expressed to the Iranian side regarding the insulting remarks made against Azerbaijan and our head of state by Seyyed Hasan Ameli, the Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Ardabil Province and Imam Juma of Ardabil, during an event broadcast on December 29, 2024, on the “Khabar Shabakeh” channel of Iran’s Radio and Television Organization.
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In a formal statement, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Meryan was summoned in response to Ameli’s comments.
The remarks reportedly included insulting statements directed at Azerbaijan and its president. Azerbaijani officials expressed concern over what they described as attempts to incite negative sentiment among the Iranian public against Azerbaijan.
Concerns over anti-Azerbaijan rhetoric
During the meeting, Azerbaijani authorities conveyed their dissatisfaction with the perceived anti-Azerbaijan propaganda in Iran.
They emphasized that such rhetoric contradicts the spirit of bilateral relations and undermines the objectives agreed upon by both nations. Meryan was urged to ensure that such provocations cease, with Azerbaijani officials stating the importance of maintaining diplomatic respect and fostering positive bilateral relations.
Additionally, dissatisfaction was conveyed regarding the recent deliberate incitement of anti-Azerbaijani sentiment among the population in Iran.
It was emphasized that anti-Azerbaijani propaganda in Iran does not align with the spirit of bilateral relations or the objectives and responsibilities set by both countries. It was noted that such actions aim to create hatred and hostility instead of preserving and deepening interstate and interpersonal relations.
It was demanded that such provocations against our country be brought to an end.
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