Baku assessed the statement of the Patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church (GPC) regarding the South Caucasus and the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The commentary sparked a discussion about the sovereignty and territorial status of Azerbaijan. The statement was described as 'inappropriate' in the context of Azerbaijan's territorial integrity. In the midst of this, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan emphasized its commitment to sovereignty and referred to the analysis of official and religious institutions in Tbilisi. The use of certain terms for geographic and historic topics related to Azerbaijan's territory was considered inappropriate. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan continues to monitor the situation and maintain dialogue with official and religious institutions in Tbilisi.