“If the relations between Turkey and Armenia are normalized, this will not be targeting Azerbaijan.
Speaking about Turkish-Azerbaijani relations, one should mention the historic ‘one nation, two states’ phrase voiced by late Heydar Aliyev, which is the essence and foundation of the fraternal relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan,” Turkey’s ambassador to RussiaHalil Akýncýsaid commenting on the current level of bilateral relations.
According to him, there may be different issues on different problems between our countries but all these issues can be solved, because we are one nation, which is bound with brotherhood and spiritual closeness.
“Our countries are always ready to provide mutual support. Turkey is always ready to provide support to Azerbaijan, it continues this policy of doing everything depending on this country. Turkey does not intend to take any steps contrary to the interests of Azerbaijan as this would contradict to the spirit and nature of our fraternal relations ,” said the Turkish ambassador.
Commenting on the issue of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, Khalil Akýnjý said if relations between Turkey and Armenia are normalized, this will not be targeting Azerbaijan. “Along with this, there is a provision that if there is no progress in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the ratification of the signed protocols in the parliament is highly unlikely. Then what harm can be caused to the interests of Azerbaijan? ,” said Mr. Akýncý.
Speaking of the Russian-Turkish relations and Turkey’s recent intensification in the region,Halil Akýncýnoted that at present Turkey maintains a policy of resolving conflicts in the region and the restoration of lasting peace and stability.
According to the diplomat, in recent years Turkey and Russia have had very close and partner relations in all spheres and there have been no political problems between our two countries. Moreover, the successful and dynamically developing Turkish-Russia relations have a positive impact on other states in the region, especially in the Caucasus region. And this rapprochement helps resolve the problems in the Caucasus region. “Turkey does not view Russia as rival either in the Caucasus or in other regions. On the contrary, we are two countries that are closely cooperating on the basis of mutual understanding, which is important for all regional countries,” the ambassador said.
