Baku: Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov held a phone conversation on March 1, focusing on regional tensions and security concerns.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the discussion centered on the tense security situation in the region and the ongoing military escalation. Both ministers expressed deep concern over developments that threaten peace and security. They highlighted the importance of all parties exercising restraint to prevent further military confrontation and emphasized taking concrete steps toward de-escalation.

The ministers stressed the need for resolving contradictions through political dialogue and diplomatic channels, adhering to international law's norms and principles.

Additionally, the conversation explored issues related to the allied relations between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, maintaining high-level contacts, and prospects for further cooperation in various fields.