Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The Republic of Uzbekistan is extremely concerned about the situation on the Azerbaijani-Armenian border, which has led to human casualties.

Further aggravation of the situation in this sector can lead to civilian casualties, ruin important economic ties and communications in the CIS, and damage regional security, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan reported.

Uzbekistan advocates maximum restraint and calls on the parties for political and diplomatic negotiations to normalize the situation and get out of this situation.

Uzbekistan offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims.