Baku – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has accused Armenia of intentionally delaying peace processes by acquiring new weaponry and conducting military drills with other nations.

According to Azeri-Press Agency, in discussions with a Turkish delegation on August 30, President Aliyev expressed concerns over Armenia's actions, which he believes are aimed at prolonging conflict situations. He also criticized the stance of certain Western institutions and their allegedly unjust treatment of Azerbaijan, connecting these attitudes directly to the challenges of maintaining Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.