Baku: On March 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Tom Berendsen, held a phone conversation with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister, Jeyhun Bayramov. During this conversation, the ministers discussed the rising tension in the region.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Minister Jeyhun Bayramov provided an update to his Dutch counterpart on the recent drone attacks carried out by Iran on Azerbaijani territory, highlighting the resulting security challenges. FM Bayramov emphasized that these attacks were unacceptable and violated Azerbaijan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In response, Minister Tom Berendsen expressed concern regarding the situation and condemned the attacks. He emphasized the need for maintaining regional stability and extended gratitude to Azerbaijan for its assistance in evacuating Dutch citizens swiftly.

Additionally, the conversation included discussions on the potential for enhancing bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and the Netherlands, along with other regional and international topics of common interest.