The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan has warned
Azerbaijani citizens about growing security risks in conflict zones
amid rising global tensions and ongoing armed conflicts in regions
including Ukraine and the Middle East, AzerNEWS
reports.
In a statement, the ministry noted that the current
international security environment remains highly unstable, with
increasing geopolitical tensions continuing to pose serious threats
to international peace and security.
The ministry stated that Azerbaijani citizens have recently been
killed or injured in various conflict-affected areas as a result of
armed clashes and military operations.
“Such incidents once again demonstrate that security risks in
and near conflict zones are extremely high and pose serious threats
to the lives and health of our citizens who travel to or operate in
those regions,†the statement said.
In this regard, the ministry called on Azerbaijani citizens to
carefully assess security conditions before traveling abroad, pay
close attention to official warnings and recommendations, and avoid
areas where military operations or armed conflicts are ongoing.
The Foreign Ministry also emphasized that participation by
Azerbaijani citizens in armed conflicts or military operations on
the territory of foreign states, whether as mercenaries or on a
voluntary basis, carries criminal liability under Azerbaijani
law.
“At the same time, diplomatic missions and consulates of the
Republic of Azerbaijan continue their activities aimed at
protecting the rights and interests of our citizens abroad,†the
statement noted.
The ministry further stressed the importance of personal
responsibility regarding safety and urged citizens to avoid
high-risk activities in unstable regions.
