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PRESIDENT ALIYEV: TURKEY ALWAYS SUPPORTS AZERBAIJAN IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
Trend, Azerbaijan
Nov 12 2013
Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 12
Trend: During the meeting of Azerbaijani and Turkish Presidents,
Ilham Aliyev and Abdullah Gul in Ankara on November 12, various
aspects of bilateral relations were discussed and the exchange of
views was held on the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,
Turkish TV channel TRT Haber reported on Nov. 12.
"I once again expressed my gratitude to the Turkish government for
a fair position," President Aliyev said at a press conference, held
jointly with President Gul.
According to Azerbaijani President, Turkey has always supported
justice and is always close to Azerbaijan in this respect.
"The territory, which is recognized by the international community as
Azerbaijan's territories, has been for many years occupied by Armenia.
The UN Security Council adopted four resolutions that Armenia does
not fulfill, grossly violating international law. Azerbaijan continues
its efforts to settle this issue," he underscored.
"But, unfortunately, the position of Armenia does not allow this issue
to be resolved, and restore the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
We suffer from this occupation," the Head of Azerbaijani State said.
"More than one million of Azerbaijani citizens, for years, have been
refugees and internally displaced persons. There was a policy of
ethnic cleansing against Azerbaijan, and it is impossible to accept
this injustice, President Aliyev said.
He expressed hope that more serious steps will be taken in this regard
in the subsequent months and years and the territorial integrity of
Azerbaijan will be restored.
"I want to once again note that this is dictated by historical justice
and international law. Naturally, Turkey's support multiplies our
strength, and we are grateful for this support," President Aliyev said.
According to him, the meeting also discussed the projects which bring
Azerbaijan and Turkey together and which have gone beyond regional
boundaries and have become global.
"Each of the projects - the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Baku-Tbilisi-
Erzurum and Baku-Tbilisi-Kars - is a great event, and a project
that has great success. We were able to achieve the realization of
these projects due to the Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship and unity,
and today we look even further," the Head of Azerbaijani State said.
President Aliyev noted that Turkey, for the last several years,
has gone a great and successful way.
"The country has turned into a great center of power in the world
under your leadership," Ilham Aliyev said, referring to Abdullah Gul.
"Turkey shows its principled position not only on regional issues, but
also on the current processes in the world. Much depends on Turkey's
attitude and position. This encourages us. The stronger Turkey will
be, the stronger Azerbaijan will be," the President noted.
"A very significant event has occurred in my life today. The highest
award of the fraternal country - State Award was assigned to me. I
consider this award as an estimate of my activity. I tried, and I
will continue to try for Turkish-Azerbaijani relations to develop,"
Ilham Aliyev said.
"My dear brother President Gul and myself, during the recent several
years, were able to do much for strengthening this unity," the
President said. "Today our relations are at the level of alliance. I
think Turkey and Azerbaijan are the world countries which are closely
related to each other. Our mutual understanding and mutual support
are unique."
"The issues of mutual investments are being successfully solved,"
Ilham Aliyev said.
The President went on to say that Azerbaijan's largest investments
abroad are of course made in Turkey.
"This process is underway. Azerbaijani investments in the amount of
$15-17 billion will be made in Turkish economy for the next five
years. At the same time, we welcome investments made by Turkish
companies in Azerbaijan and maintain the relations between businessmen
of the two countries. Today, as always, the issues related to the
cooperation in other spheres have been discussed in an atmosphere of
friendship and brotherhood," Ilham Aliyev noted.
"As my dear brother stressed, I paid my first visit to Turkey after
the presidential election. This is natural and this is a tradition,
which I am sure will continue in the future. Our strength is in unity,
and our unity is built on history," he said. "Today, two independent
countries - Turkey and Azerbaijan support and strengthen each other. I
am confident that our cooperation will continue to develop. Dear
brother, thank you again for the hospitality."
Trend, Azerbaijan
Nov 12 2013
Baku, Azerbaijan, Nov. 12
Trend: During the meeting of Azerbaijani and Turkish Presidents,
Ilham Aliyev and Abdullah Gul in Ankara on November 12, various
aspects of bilateral relations were discussed and the exchange of
views was held on the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict,
Turkish TV channel TRT Haber reported on Nov. 12.
"I once again expressed my gratitude to the Turkish government for
a fair position," President Aliyev said at a press conference, held
jointly with President Gul.
According to Azerbaijani President, Turkey has always supported
justice and is always close to Azerbaijan in this respect.
"The territory, which is recognized by the international community as
Azerbaijan's territories, has been for many years occupied by Armenia.
The UN Security Council adopted four resolutions that Armenia does
not fulfill, grossly violating international law. Azerbaijan continues
its efforts to settle this issue," he underscored.
"But, unfortunately, the position of Armenia does not allow this issue
to be resolved, and restore the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan.
We suffer from this occupation," the Head of Azerbaijani State said.
"More than one million of Azerbaijani citizens, for years, have been
refugees and internally displaced persons. There was a policy of
ethnic cleansing against Azerbaijan, and it is impossible to accept
this injustice, President Aliyev said.
He expressed hope that more serious steps will be taken in this regard
in the subsequent months and years and the territorial integrity of
Azerbaijan will be restored.
"I want to once again note that this is dictated by historical justice
and international law. Naturally, Turkey's support multiplies our
strength, and we are grateful for this support," President Aliyev said.
According to him, the meeting also discussed the projects which bring
Azerbaijan and Turkey together and which have gone beyond regional
boundaries and have become global.
"Each of the projects - the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan, Baku-Tbilisi-
Erzurum and Baku-Tbilisi-Kars - is a great event, and a project
that has great success. We were able to achieve the realization of
these projects due to the Turkish-Azerbaijani friendship and unity,
and today we look even further," the Head of Azerbaijani State said.
President Aliyev noted that Turkey, for the last several years,
has gone a great and successful way.
"The country has turned into a great center of power in the world
under your leadership," Ilham Aliyev said, referring to Abdullah Gul.
"Turkey shows its principled position not only on regional issues, but
also on the current processes in the world. Much depends on Turkey's
attitude and position. This encourages us. The stronger Turkey will
be, the stronger Azerbaijan will be," the President noted.
"A very significant event has occurred in my life today. The highest
award of the fraternal country - State Award was assigned to me. I
consider this award as an estimate of my activity. I tried, and I
will continue to try for Turkish-Azerbaijani relations to develop,"
Ilham Aliyev said.
"My dear brother President Gul and myself, during the recent several
years, were able to do much for strengthening this unity," the
President said. "Today our relations are at the level of alliance. I
think Turkey and Azerbaijan are the world countries which are closely
related to each other. Our mutual understanding and mutual support
are unique."
"The issues of mutual investments are being successfully solved,"
Ilham Aliyev said.
The President went on to say that Azerbaijan's largest investments
abroad are of course made in Turkey.
"This process is underway. Azerbaijani investments in the amount of
$15-17 billion will be made in Turkish economy for the next five
years. At the same time, we welcome investments made by Turkish
companies in Azerbaijan and maintain the relations between businessmen
of the two countries. Today, as always, the issues related to the
cooperation in other spheres have been discussed in an atmosphere of
friendship and brotherhood," Ilham Aliyev noted.
"As my dear brother stressed, I paid my first visit to Turkey after
the presidential election. This is natural and this is a tradition,
which I am sure will continue in the future. Our strength is in unity,
and our unity is built on history," he said. "Today, two independent
countries - Turkey and Azerbaijan support and strengthen each other. I
am confident that our cooperation will continue to develop. Dear
brother, thank you again for the hospitality."