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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry on Friday reiterated its strong support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, marking the 17th anniversary of the 2008 conflict between Georgia and Russia, commonly referred to as the South Ossetia War.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, the ministry said:
“We fully support a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Georgia within the framework of the country’s sovereignty and internationally recognized borders.”
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The ministry also emphasized Azerbaijan’s commitment to close cooperation and neighborly relations with Georgia.
“Azerbaijan places great importance on its close partnership and neighborly ties with Georgia,” the statement added.
The statement came as Georgia's Foreign Ministry renewed calls for the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces from the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which unilaterally declared independence from Georgia with Moscow’s backing.
The conflict over Abkhazia dates back to 1992–1993, when a 13-month war broke out between Georgian forces and Abkhaz separatists supported by Russia.
In August 2008, tensions escalated into open warfare between Georgia and Russia over South Ossetia. Following the five-day conflict, Abkhazia and South Ossetia declared unilateral independence, which Russia formally recognized.
In response, Georgia severed diplomatic ties with Moscow and continues to regard both regions as occupied territories.
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