Azerbaijan, following Armenia, condemned the burning of the Turkish flag in Yerevan
The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry condemned the burning of the Turkish flag that took place on April 23 in Yerevan during a torchlight procession. The ministry stated that the Armenian authorities should have prevented the procession in a timely manner, calling it "an expression of deep-rooted ethnic hatred."
Baku insists that such actions, which are "an open manifestation of revanchist and fascist ideas," must be internationally condemned and stopped. Azerbaijan called on the Armenian government to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also condemned the burning of the Turkish flag, organized by activists of the Dashnaktsutyun party during a procession marking the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. His press secretary, Nazeli Baghdasaryan, emphasized that "the burning of the flag of an internationally recognized state, especially a neighboring country, cannot be assessed any differently by the head of state."
This incident occurred amid efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Turkey. Effective January 1, 2026, the two countries introduced simplified e-visa procedures for holders of diplomatic and other special passports, and reached agreements on direct overland trade through Georgia. Air travel between Yerevan and Istanbul continues, although land borders remain closed.
