Azerbaijan on Thursday stated its embassy in Lebanon‘s capital Beirut was attacked by individuals of Armenian origin, however there have been no accidents.
“About 50 people of Armenian origin … struck the fence around the administrative building of the embassy and threw bottles containing paint and explosives,” the Foreign Ministry stated in a press release.
It added that the Lebanese company chargeable for defending diplomatic missions was knowledgeable of the incident, however the attackers managed to flee earlier than the arrival of legislation enforcement personnel.
The ministry urged the Lebanese authorities to arrest these concerned within the assault, including that safety of the mission was strengthened.
A senior Lebanese safety supply instructed Anadolu that an investigation has been launched into the incident.
The Azerbaijani Embassy in Beirut additionally confirmed that the incident is being investigated by the Internal Security Forces and Army in Lebanon.
According to Azerbaijani media, the nation’s public prosecutor spoke to his Lebanese counterpart to debate the assault and agreed to coordinate collectively on the problem.
The Azerbaijani prosecutor demanded his Lebanese counterpart to launch an goal investigation into the incident in line with worldwide norms, media reviews stated.
Relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia have been tense since 1991 when the Armenian army occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, a territory internationally acknowledged as a part of Azerbaijan, and 7 adjoining areas.
In the autumn of 2020, Azerbaijan liberated a number of cities, villages, and settlements from Armenian occupation throughout 44 days of clashes. The struggle ended with a Russia-brokered cease-fire, and the 2 sides are discussing a peace deal since then.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
