Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Bayramov Addresses Peace Agreement and Support for TRNC
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov stated on Saturday that a peace agreement with Armenia is unattainable unless Yerevan amends its Constitution. Speaking at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, where Anadolu is the Global Communication Partner, Bayramov emphasized that Armenia must eliminate its territorial claims against Azerbaijan and accept the dissolution of the OSCE Minsk Group.
“There are critical factors that must be resolved. The most important one is Armenia’s constitutional claims against Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity. As long as this continues, a peace deal is not possible. Changing the Armenian Constitution is a non-negotiable requirement,” Bayramov asserted.
He criticized the Minsk Group, co-chaired by the US, France, and Russia, for failing to deliver results over the past three decades. “The Karabakh issue is resolved. Karabakh is part of Azerbaijan, and Armenia acknowledges this. So why insist on keeping the Minsk Group alive? We demand its formal dissolution,” he stated.
Bayramov also addressed perceived double standards from Western countries, particularly France. He remarked, “For 30 years, they said nothing to the occupier. When Azerbaijan restored its territorial integrity, they tried to punish us. But their plans collapsed thanks to our independent foreign policy and the strong support of Türkiye and our friendly states.”
Turning his focus to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Bayramov reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s solidarity. “We have close, brotherly ties with the TRNC. Their President, Ersin Tatar, has visited Azerbaijan, and our parliaments have formed friendship groups. The TRNC is an observer in the Organization of Turkic States, and we will continue to support its activities.”
He emphasized the need for a fair solution to the Cyprus issue, stating, “This must be solved by recognizing equal rights for both the Turkish and Greek communities on the island. Only a fair solution based on justice, historical facts, and international law can bring lasting peace. Our Northern Cypriot brothers can be confident in Azerbaijan’s unwavering support.”
Azerbaijan’s backing of the TRNC comes amid increasing calls within the Turkic world for deeper integration and solidarity, especially in contested or diplomatically sensitive regions.
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