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    Daily Sabah, Turkey
    Sept 2 2014

    PRESIDENT ERDOÄ?AN PAYS A VISIT TO TURKISH ALLY AZERBAIJAN

    In line with Turkish political tradition, President Recep Tayyip
    ErdoÄ?an held one of his first visits abroad to Azerbaijan to further
    bilateral relations based on history, brotherhood and strategic
    cooperation

    Daily Sabah
    Published : 02.09.2014 22:33:27

    ISTANBUL ' With a move to show Turkey's continued support to
    Azerbaijan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an paid a twoday
    official visit to Azerbaijan upon the invitation of Azeri President
    Ä°lham Aliyev as the second visit abroad as president.

    Speaking to the press ahead of his Azerbaijan visit, ErdoÄ?an said that
    the two leaders will hold talks regarding the latest regional and
    international developments concerning both Turkey and Azerbaijan along
    with further opportunities for cooperation between the countries.
    ErdoÄ?an pointed out that during his visit, the leaders will compare
    notes over the Nagora-Karabakh issue under the scope of Azerbaijan's
    indivisible integrity.
    ErdoÄ?an noted that the leaders will touch on the joint investments
    between Azerbaijan and Turkey during his visit.

    Echoing that he will head towards the NATO summit to be held on Sept.
    5-6 in Wales after his Azerbaijan visit, ErdoÄ?an said that he will
    draw attention to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the latest
    developments on Turkish borders at the summit.

    A statement issued on the presidential website read, "Our President's
    [ErdoÄ?an] visit is a great opportunity to further the exemplary
    Turkey-Azerbaijan relations based on history, humanitarian ties and
    common interest."

    Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), when ErdoÄ?an headed toward the
    country, New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) Deputy Chairman SiyavuÅ? Novruzov
    said that ErdoÄ?an's visit would reinforce the Turkish-Azerbaijani
    brotherhood.

    Highlighting that the visit is a message to the entire world regarding
    Turkey-Azerbaijan relations, Novruzov said, "No one can spoil our
    [Turkey-Azerbaijan] relations."He added that significant evaluations
    over regional issues concerning the countries will be held during the
    meeting.

    The non-parliamentary opposition Equality Party leader Ä°sa Gamber said
    that ErdoÄ?an's visit to Azerbaijan as the first directly elected
    president is significant.

    Gamber emphasized that Turkey-Azerbaijan relations are important to
    both countries and to the stability of the region. "Both Azerbaijan
    and other countries in the region are concerned over the crisis
    between Russia and Ukraine. There is conflict in the Middle East. That
    is why Turkey and Azerbaijan's strategic alliance is of vital
    importance.I think important decisions will be made for cooperation."

    In April, as a Turkish political tradition, ErdoÄ?an visited Azerbaijan
    right after the March 30 local elections resulted in a decisive
    victory for his Justice and Development Party (AK Party). During the
    visit, ErdoÄ?an and Aliyev reiterated their commitment to the
    Trans-Anatolia natural gas pipeline project (TANAP), which aims to
    fulfill both Turkey and Europe's energy needs. The leaders said they
    are aiming to begin the building of the pipeline by the end of the
    year and start transporting gas by 2018.

    Emphasizing the significance of TANAP, ErdoÄ?an said Turkey is doing
    its share in the project and is launching the expropriation program of
    the fields through which the pipeline will pass. Experts say that
    TANAP, which is a multi-dimensional project, has much significance for
    Turkey and Azerbaijan.

    Highlighting the magnitude of the project, experts note Turkey and
    Azerbaijan are attempting to build TANAP in a period during which
    governments are tightening their belts all around the world. "We will
    firmly preserve our attitude on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, which we
    have had up to now," said ErdoÄ?an.

    Meeting in Baku, the leaders discussed various topics from large joint
    economic investments to the Gülen Movement's harmful actions in both
    countries.

    In the meeting, ErdoÄ?an stressed that both governments should take
    urgent steps to confront the movement and prevent it from spoiling
    cooperation between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Aliyev confirmed that the
    Azeri government is conducting an investigation into Gülenist
    structures in his country.
    In a press conference following the meeting, ErdoÄ?an said that the two
    countries would never let anyone harm their relations.

    During the bilateral discussion between the two leaders, ErdoÄ?an
    brought a file to the table focusing on Gülenists who infiltrated
    large joint projects. As sources reported, the leaders agreed to take
    steps against those infiltrators who could threaten the crucial and
    costly projects. Both leaders acknowledged their confidence in one
    another and the importance of close relations between Turkey and
    Azerbaijan.

    When asked about the Gülen Movement, Aliyev replied that a wide range
    of issues was discussed at the meeting. "We will never allow anything
    to harm our relations, even in the least," said Aliyev. "We stand by
    each other in every matter. We will support each other in both good
    and bad times. This is what brotherhood requires."


    http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/09/02/president-erdogan-pays-a-visit-to-turkish-ally-azerbaijan

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