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Azerbaijan announces return of 18 citizens from detained vessels in Eritrea
Crew members of 3 Azerbaijani-flagged vessels returned after ‘long-term’ negotiations, says Foreign Ministry
Burc Eruygur | 24.03.2025 - Update : 24.03.2025
Azerbaijan announces return of 18 citizens from detained vessels in Eritrea File Photo
ISTANBUL
Baku on Monday announced the return of 18 Azerbaijani citizens, months after three Azerbaijani-flagged vessels and their crew were detained by Eritrea upon entering its territorial waters.
A statement from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said the 18 crew members, who had been detained since November, were released and returned after “long-term” negotiations involving a joint effort from the country’s foreign and transport ministries, as well as Azerbaijan’s Caspian Shipping Company.
The statement said the crew members had been provided with consular support during this time through Azerbaijan’s diplomatic mission in Ethiopia, adding that relevant measures were taken to address their needs.
“We express our deep gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Eritrea, which has provided close support in this process,” the statement added.
On Nov. 7, 2024, three ships belonging to the Azerbaijan branch of Caspian Marine Services B.V. and their crew were detained off the coast of Eritrea after entering the country’s territorial waters amid worsening weather conditions.
The vessels were traveling from the Suez Canal to the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi, Hajizada said, adding that a diplomatic note had been sent to Eritrean authorities through the East African nation's embassies in Ethiopia and Russia.
Crew members of 3 Azerbaijani-flagged vessels returned after ‘long-term’ negotiations, says Foreign Ministry
Burc Eruygur | 24.03.2025 - Update : 24.03.2025
Azerbaijan announces return of 18 citizens from detained vessels in Eritrea File Photo
ISTANBUL
Baku on Monday announced the return of 18 Azerbaijani citizens, months after three Azerbaijani-flagged vessels and their crew were detained by Eritrea upon entering its territorial waters.
A statement from the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry said the 18 crew members, who had been detained since November, were released and returned after “long-term” negotiations involving a joint effort from the country’s foreign and transport ministries, as well as Azerbaijan’s Caspian Shipping Company.
The statement said the crew members had been provided with consular support during this time through Azerbaijan’s diplomatic mission in Ethiopia, adding that relevant measures were taken to address their needs.
“We express our deep gratitude to the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Eritrea, which has provided close support in this process,” the statement added.
On Nov. 7, 2024, three ships belonging to the Azerbaijan branch of Caspian Marine Services B.V. and their crew were detained off the coast of Eritrea after entering the country’s territorial waters amid worsening weather conditions.
The vessels were traveling from the Suez Canal to the United Arab Emirates’ capital Abu Dhabi, Hajizada said, adding that a diplomatic note had been sent to Eritrean authorities through the East African nation's embassies in Ethiopia and Russia.
Re: My Eritrea Frees Z 18 Illegal Weapon Smugglers Azerbaijanis,But We Will Keep Z Weapons.(((HAHAHA))).!!! WEEY GUUD !!
Eritrean Press
Eritrea Releases 18 Azerbaijani Citizens from Detention
EP: ኤርትራ ለጋሱን ኣብይ ማመስገን ይገባታል።
(EP) - Eighteen Azerbaijani citizens have been freed from detention in Eritrea after diplomatic negotiations, according to their local media.
Three Azerbaijani-flagged vessels and their 18 crews entered Eritrean waters illegally on November 7, 2024.
Ethiopian news sources reported that the three ships were “carrying full firearms and explosives for drones,” with Djibouti identified as the intended destination, serving as Ethiopia's main port.
Notably, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh, made a visit to Azerbaijan in September 2024 to purchase weapons.
Azerbaijani media has not reported on the release of the ships or their cargo, focusing solely on the release of the 18 crew members.
As of now, it seems Asmara has chosen to remain silent on the seizure of the ships' cargo and has conveniently forgotten to thank the Ethiopian government for their generous purchase of the shipments.
How thoughtful!
Eritrea Releases 18 Azerbaijani Citizens from Detention
EP: ኤርትራ ለጋሱን ኣብይ ማመስገን ይገባታል።
(EP) - Eighteen Azerbaijani citizens have been freed from detention in Eritrea after diplomatic negotiations, according to their local media.
Three Azerbaijani-flagged vessels and their 18 crews entered Eritrean waters illegally on November 7, 2024.
Ethiopian news sources reported that the three ships were “carrying full firearms and explosives for drones,” with Djibouti identified as the intended destination, serving as Ethiopia's main port.
Notably, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh, made a visit to Azerbaijan in September 2024 to purchase weapons.
Azerbaijani media has not reported on the release of the ships or their cargo, focusing solely on the release of the 18 crew members.
As of now, it seems Asmara has chosen to remain silent on the seizure of the ships' cargo and has conveniently forgotten to thank the Ethiopian government for their generous purchase of the shipments.
How thoughtful!