- Armenia’s Defense Ministry refutes Azerbaijan’s claim of border firing on April 9.
- Yerevan states the accusation of Armenian forces firing is “disinformation.”
- Armenia reiterates its proposal for a joint ceasefire violation investigation mechanism.
- Azerbaijan has yet to respond to Armenia’s joint investigation proposal.
- Yerevan remains ready to investigate any evidence provided by Baku.
Armenia Refutes Azerbaijan’s Border Firing Claim (April 9, 2025)
Yerevan, Armenia – The Ministry of Defense of Armenia has issued a statement firmly denying allegations made by the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan regarding an alleged incident on the northeastern part of the border zone. The Azerbaijani side claimed that on April 9, 2025, at approximately 23:50 local time, Armenian Armed Forces units opened fire on their positions.
Yerevan Denies Baku’s Disinformation Allegations
In an official statement released on April 10, 2025, at 09:50 Yerevan time, the Armenian Defense Ministry characterized the Azerbaijani report as “disinformation.” Yerevan maintains that the claim of Armenian forces initiating fire is baseless and does not correspond to reality.
Armenia Proposes Joint Mechanism to Investigate Ceasefire Violations
The Armenian Defense Ministry’s statement also reiterated a standing proposal from the Armenian Prime Minister’s office. This proposal calls for the establishment of a joint Armenia-Azerbaijan mechanism dedicated to investigating instances of ceasefire regime violations and any related information from either side.
Baku Yet to Respond to Armenia’s Investigation Offer
To date, Azerbaijan has not provided a response to Armenia’s proposal for a collaborative investigation mechanism. This lack of engagement remains a point of concern for Yerevan, which sees a joint mechanism as a crucial step towards transparency and de-escalation.
Armenia Ready to Examine Evidence Provided by Azerbaijan
The Ministry of Defense of Armenia further reaffirmed its commitment to the position of the Armenian Prime Minister’s office. Yerevan stated its readiness to thoroughly investigate any factual evidence that substantiates the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry’s report, provided that such evidence is officially transmitted to the Armenian side for review.
This ongoing exchange underscores the persistent tensions along the Armenia-Azerbaijan border. Armenia’s proactive stance in denying the allegations and its continued push for a joint investigation highlight its commitment to seeking clarity and preventing further escalation of the situation. The international community continues to monitor developments in the region closely.