Azerbaijani Defense Ministry: Armenian propaganda encourages further provocation

Azerbaijan Defense Ministry has said the Armenian propaganda encourages further provocation.

"Armenia's propaganda aimed at escalating tension on the front line as well as reports spread by some local and foreign media serves certain purposes,” the Ministry said in a statement.

"Under Supreme Commander, President Ilham Aliyev's leadership, the Azerbaijani Armed Forces strictly obey all the agreements reached at the initiative of the mediators. Azerbaijan stands for resolution of the conflict in accordance with the norms and principles of international law. Armenia's disinformation about the recent situation on the frontline stems from the internal military and political tensions in Armenia and aims to violate the negotiation process, and encourages further provocation."

"We declare that the units of our armed forces strictly obey the ceasefire regime, controls any activities of the enemy, and is fully ready to take all measures in order to prevent provocations," the Ministry said.