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NEW TURKISH AMBASSADOR: QUICK SOLUTION OF NK CONFLICT WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR ARMENIANS MORE THAN AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY
Today, Azerbaijan
Nov 21 2006
New Turkish Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador to Azerbaijan
Hussein Avni Karsioglu's exclusive interview to the APA.
How did you meet your appointment as ambassador to Azerbaijan?
I am very excited. We were brought up with Azeri verses, songs,
and tales. Later while working in Iran - Ardabil, Tabriz we enjoyed
Azerbaijani poets' works. During the reign of Soviet Union watching
opposite side of Iranian borders we asked if we would be able to
visit Azerbaijan.
The beginning of the new stage of partnership among Turkish countries
is especially noted nowadays. As a diplomat closely acquainted with
the region what are your plans concerning realization of the new stage?
It is impossible for an ambassador to solve everything on his own. We
have to determine joint problems with Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders
and realize joint projects. I will do my best to raise the living
standards of our people. We have to cooperate with all organizations.
I can meet with anyone in order to help Turkish people.
You are closely acquainted with Nagorno Garabagh problem. How do you
estimate the present situation?
We wish the problem to be solved soon. Quick solution of Nagorno
Karabakh conflict will be beneficial for Armenians more than Azerbaijan
and Turkey. Armenians are not our enemies. We want them to gain
democracy and human rights, but not at the expense of occupying
others' lands.
And not genocide claims against Turkey...
Of course. This is the other illogical side of the problem.
When are you leaving for Baku?
The date is not exact, very likely at the end of December. I am
looking forward to go to Azerbaijan.
Can we expect any new dimensions in the bilateral relations after
you take up your assignment?
I am very excited and will be more excited when I meet with
Azerbaijani poets and writers. I will be very happy to meet Bakhtiyar
Vahabzadeh. His poems guided us.
URL: http://www.today.az/news/politics/32855.html
Today, Azerbaijan
Nov 21 2006
New Turkish Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary ambassador to Azerbaijan
Hussein Avni Karsioglu's exclusive interview to the APA.
How did you meet your appointment as ambassador to Azerbaijan?
I am very excited. We were brought up with Azeri verses, songs,
and tales. Later while working in Iran - Ardabil, Tabriz we enjoyed
Azerbaijani poets' works. During the reign of Soviet Union watching
opposite side of Iranian borders we asked if we would be able to
visit Azerbaijan.
The beginning of the new stage of partnership among Turkish countries
is especially noted nowadays. As a diplomat closely acquainted with
the region what are your plans concerning realization of the new stage?
It is impossible for an ambassador to solve everything on his own. We
have to determine joint problems with Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders
and realize joint projects. I will do my best to raise the living
standards of our people. We have to cooperate with all organizations.
I can meet with anyone in order to help Turkish people.
You are closely acquainted with Nagorno Garabagh problem. How do you
estimate the present situation?
We wish the problem to be solved soon. Quick solution of Nagorno
Karabakh conflict will be beneficial for Armenians more than Azerbaijan
and Turkey. Armenians are not our enemies. We want them to gain
democracy and human rights, but not at the expense of occupying
others' lands.
And not genocide claims against Turkey...
Of course. This is the other illogical side of the problem.
When are you leaving for Baku?
The date is not exact, very likely at the end of December. I am
looking forward to go to Azerbaijan.
Can we expect any new dimensions in the bilateral relations after
you take up your assignment?
I am very excited and will be more excited when I meet with
Azerbaijani poets and writers. I will be very happy to meet Bakhtiyar
Vahabzadeh. His poems guided us.
URL: http://www.today.az/news/politics/32855.html