Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Tuesday mentioned that each Türkiye and Azerbaijan will proceed to help one another “in both good and bad times.”
“Both countries (Türkiye and Azerbaijan) have always operated with the understanding of ‘one nation, two states.’ They will continue to stand together in both good times and bad,” Fidan mentioned at a joint news convention along with his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov within the capital Ankara.
Fidan mentioned that Türkiye and Azerbaijan have a fraternal relationship constructed on shared historical past, tradition, language, and identification, which is exclusive on this planet.
“In line with this understanding, Türkiye unwaveringly stood by its brother Azerbaijan during the unjust occupation of Karabakh for over 30 years and will continue to stand firmly by its side,” he added.
He mentioned that efforts to advance Ankara-Baku relations, which have been elevated to the extent of alliance with the Shusha Declaration signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on June 15, 2021, are ongoing with out interruption.
“We comprehensively discussed the relations between our brother countries and exchanged detailed views today in our meeting. We are pleased with the progress of our economic relations. As we advance our cooperation in the energy sector, we are working based on common interests and a holistic strategy,” Fidan added.
SOUTH CAUCASUS, PEACE TALKS, ORGANIZATION OF TURKIC STATES
Emphasizing that the 2 sides reaffirmed their shared want for establishing lasting peace and stability within the South Caucasus through the assembly, Fidan mentioned that they evaluated the developments within the ongoing peace course of between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Fidan additional mentioned that they exchanged views on regional and international points and mentioned what additional actions could possibly be taken to strengthen the Organization of Turkic States.
He additionally mentioned that they exchanged views on regional connectivity, logistics routes, and associated subjects.
Fidan mentioned: “I believe that in the upcoming period, we will continue to work closely for the benefit of both countries and the friendship and brotherhood between them. Türkiye – Azerbaijan brotherhood will continue to contribute to regional peace and stability.”
He mentioned that the assembly additionally mentioned Israel’s ongoing brutal assaults in Gaza.
The Turkish overseas minister additionally thanked his counterpart for the go to to Ankara and mentioned that he would go to Azerbaijan once more on the earliest alternative.
Source: www.anews.com.tr