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Anatolian Times, Turkey
Oct 9 2005
General Ozkok In Baku
BAKU - Turkish Chief of General Staff General Hilmi Ozkok has
remarked on Thursday that close ties exist between Turkey and
Azerbaijan. ''You (Azerbaijan) have helped us in our time of
difficulty and we (Turkey) have helped you when you needed that
help.''
General Ozkok met the Azerbaijani Speaker of Parliament today.
General Ozkok indicated that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory is
under Armenian occupation. Turkey's problem in Cyprus, the Kashmir
issue between Pakistan and India as well as the Azerbaijani territory
under Armenian occupation are all problems whose roots come from the
past and solution is difficult, said Ozkok.
General Ozkok thanked Azerbaijan for its support to the Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus. ''The direct flights to the TRNC and
visits of Azerbaijani businessmen to TRNC have received a place in
the hearts of Turks,'' told General Ozkok.
According to General Ozkok, military ties between Turkey and
Azerbaijan are in excellent shape. ''Our military cooperation is
purely defensive. We are for the peaceful resolution of disputes,''
noted General Ozkok.
Meanwhile, Aleskerov pointed out that, if the Azerbaijani territory
under Armenian occupation is not timely returned, Azerbaijan will use
its military might and re-capture the invaded Azerbaijani territory.
''Turkey, its parliament and government have always been on our side.
We are confident that Turkey will continue to support us and be on
our side,'' commented Aleskerov.
In a separate meeting with the Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Safar
Abiyev in Baku, General Ozkok referred to a statement made by the
late Azerbaijani President Haydar Aliyev that Turkey and Azerbaijan
are one nation with two governments. ''We are determined to keep and
make our relations better in all fields,'' said Ozkok.
General Ozkok and Abiyev discussed current issues pertaining to the
region, including the enhancement of military ties and political
developments.
Abiyev congratulated Ozkok for the beginning of Turkey's accession
talks with the EU. ''The Turks have resisted all pressures
historically and always achieved their goals,'' stressed Abiyev.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Oct 9 2005
General Ozkok In Baku
BAKU - Turkish Chief of General Staff General Hilmi Ozkok has
remarked on Thursday that close ties exist between Turkey and
Azerbaijan. ''You (Azerbaijan) have helped us in our time of
difficulty and we (Turkey) have helped you when you needed that
help.''
General Ozkok met the Azerbaijani Speaker of Parliament today.
General Ozkok indicated that 20 percent of Azerbaijani territory is
under Armenian occupation. Turkey's problem in Cyprus, the Kashmir
issue between Pakistan and India as well as the Azerbaijani territory
under Armenian occupation are all problems whose roots come from the
past and solution is difficult, said Ozkok.
General Ozkok thanked Azerbaijan for its support to the Turkish
Republic of Northern Cyprus. ''The direct flights to the TRNC and
visits of Azerbaijani businessmen to TRNC have received a place in
the hearts of Turks,'' told General Ozkok.
According to General Ozkok, military ties between Turkey and
Azerbaijan are in excellent shape. ''Our military cooperation is
purely defensive. We are for the peaceful resolution of disputes,''
noted General Ozkok.
Meanwhile, Aleskerov pointed out that, if the Azerbaijani territory
under Armenian occupation is not timely returned, Azerbaijan will use
its military might and re-capture the invaded Azerbaijani territory.
''Turkey, its parliament and government have always been on our side.
We are confident that Turkey will continue to support us and be on
our side,'' commented Aleskerov.
In a separate meeting with the Azerbaijani Minister of Defense Safar
Abiyev in Baku, General Ozkok referred to a statement made by the
late Azerbaijani President Haydar Aliyev that Turkey and Azerbaijan
are one nation with two governments. ''We are determined to keep and
make our relations better in all fields,'' said Ozkok.
General Ozkok and Abiyev discussed current issues pertaining to the
region, including the enhancement of military ties and political
developments.
Abiyev congratulated Ozkok for the beginning of Turkey's accession
talks with the EU. ''The Turks have resisted all pressures
historically and always achieved their goals,'' stressed Abiyev.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress