On July 16, 2020, the Armenian armed forces attempted to attack our positions again in the direction of Tovuz region of the Azerbaijani-Armenian border, and civilian infrastructure in the villages of Agdam, Dondar Gushchu and Vahidli of Tovuz region were fired upon using large-caliber weapons and artillery.
According to the Foreign Ministry, one serviceman of the Azerbaijani Army was killed during the ongoing fighting. "Armenia, which continues its bloody provocative activities, has violated the norms and principles of international law, including international humanitarian law, and pursued an aggressive policy," Gadin.Net reported. We reiterate that the only cause of tension in the region is the military occupation of Nagorno-Karabakh and seven surrounding regions of Azerbaijan, which violates the fundamental rights and freedoms of hundreds of thousands of Azerbaijanis. In order to cover up its failed domestic policy, the Armenian leadership must understand that it is trying to strengthen its aggressive foreign policy and divert the attention of the international community from its responsibility for the occupation of Azerbaijani territories. Azerbaijan will never accept the fact of occupation of internationally recognized territories, and not an inch of our lands will be occupied by the enemy. Azerbaijan has always stated its support for a political solution to the conflict, but this does not mean that these talks will continue indefinitely. "Azerbaijan supports the talks on the outcome and expects the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to mediate in this direction. The Armenian leadership is fully responsible for the tension on the front and all the consequences it may cause," the statement said.
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