The temporary attorney in Iran’s affairs in Azerbaijan Seyid Jafar Agaya Maryan was called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic. This is stated in the message of the Azerbaijani foreign policy.
According to the statement, the reason was insulting statements against Azerbaijan and President Ilham Aliyev, who sounded on December 29, 2024 at an event in Ardebile with the participation of the representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran Ayida Hassan Ameli.
The performance was broadcast on the air of one of the channels of Iran television.
“The Azerbaijani side expressed a decisive protest of Iran in connection with this incident. In addition, dissatisfaction was expressed by the explicit incitement of anti -azerbaijani sentiments among the population of Iran recently,” the Foreign Ministry emphasized.
The Foreign Ministry told the diplomat that “anti -Azerbaijani propaganda contradicts the spirit of bilateral relations, goals and objectives facing countries.” “It was noted that such actions were aimed at creating hatred and enmity, and not at the preservation and deepening of interstate and interpersonal relations. Azerbaijan requires to put an end to such provocations against the country,” the department emphasized.