Jordan Daily - Azerbaijan is marking the sixth anniversary of its victory in the 2020 war with Armenia, with reconstruction of territories regained during the conflict and efforts to secure lasting peace in the South Caucasus remaining key priorities, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Jordan Shahin Abdullayev said.
In a statement marking Victory Day, Abdullayev said Azerbaijan’s experience highlighted the importance of international law and the implementation of United Nations resolutions, noting that four Security Council resolutions adopted in 1993 had remained largely unimplemented for decades.
Azerbaijan launched a military operation on Sept. 27, 2020, following the Armenian attacks along the line of contact. The 44-day conflict ended with a trilateral statement signed by the leaders of Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia on Nov. 10, 2020.
During the war, Azerbaijan regained control of more than 300 settlements, including Jabrayil, Fuzuli, Zangilan, Gubadli and the historic city of Shusha.
Azerbaijan declared Nov. 8 its annual Victory Day in recognition of the outcome of the conflict.
In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched military action in Karabakh that ended with a ceasefire and the disarmament and dissolution of local Armenian armed formations, allowing Baku to establish control over the region.
Abdullayev said Azerbaijan was now focused on rebuilding the territories and enabling displaced residents to return through the government’s Great Return programme.
The initiative includes housing, infrastructure, employment, healthcare, education and economic development, as well as the restoration of cultural and religious heritage.
Landmines and unexploded ordnance remain a major obstacle to reconstruction and resettlement. Azerbaijan’s mine-clearance agency, ANAMA, has cleared about 1,385.8 hectares of land, the ambassador said.
Abdullayev said progress in the peace process with Armenia, including a joint declaration signed in Washington on Aug. 8, 2025, had created opportunities for greater regional stability and cooperation.
He also highlighted Jordan’s support for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and its backing for efforts to achieve a lasting peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Jordan and Azerbaijan established diplomatic relations after Jordan recognised Azerbaijan’s independence in December 1991. Their cooperation has expanded across political, economic, investment and cultural fields.
Abdullayev said Jordan’s support for the peace process had been reaffirmed by King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi during contacts with Azerbaijani officials.
The ambassador said the anniversary was also an occasion to honour Azerbaijani soldiers killed in the war and reaffirm the need for an international order based on respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and the consistent implementation of international law.
