Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry: Diplomatic Missions in the Middle East Region Operate in Enhanced Mode

The embassies and consulates general of Azerbaijan located in the Middle East region continue to operate in an enhanced mode due to the crisis situation.

As reported by Report, this was stated by Aykhan Hajizade, Head of the Press Service Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in response to journalists' questions about the situation of our citizens amid the military escalation in the region.

"In accordance with the appeals received from our citizens, appropriate support is being provided by our diplomatic missions.

According to him, one Azerbaijani citizen abroad has been injured, but their condition is stable. They are receiving appropriate assistance and support from our diplomatic mission.

Hajizade noted that for the evacuation of citizens wishing to leave Iran, the land borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey are being used. According to him, 30 of our citizens have crossed the Azerbaijani border so far.

"Overall, considering that the airspace in the region is closed, the evacuation of citizens is not currently planned.

We urge our citizens currently in the region to closely monitor the security situation, follow the instructions and recommendations of local authorities, stay away from crowded places, and strengthen personal safety measures," added A. Hajizade.