AZERBAIJAN, TURKEY ESTABLISH COUNCIL FOR STRATEGIC CO-OP
Istanbul, September 15 (AZERTAC). President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan have signed today at the Ciragan Palace in Istanbul a Joint Declaration “On establishment of the Council for high level strategic cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Turkey”.
Then, the heads of state made statement and answered questions of media representatives.
“Today, we are conquering the summit in the Turkey-Azerbaijan cooperation, which President of Azerbaijan, late Heydar Aliyev described as “one nation, two states”,” said Turkish Premier Erdogan.
He described the Council of Strategic Partnership a fundamental tool in strengthening and handing this friendship down to the next generations.
“For a short period, we have seen notable benefit this mechanism, which we created earlier with such countries as Syria, Jordan, Libya, Iraq, Russia and Greece, brought to the expansion of both bilateral and regional cooperation. No doubt this mechanism would contribute to Turkey-Azerbaijan cooperation as well,” he said.
He noted sub-committees established within the Council would allow the two countries to consider bilateral ties in all spheres.
The Turkish Premier thanked President Ilham Aliyev for the cooperation in establishment of the Council.
Erdogan pointed out Turkey and Azerbaijan were friendly countries which had unprecedented ties in the world. He added the Council would contribute to strengthening the existing brotherhood.
President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said, “I am very glad to be in fraternal Turkey. I am confident the historic document signed today will ensure further development of Turkey-Azerbaijan ties”.
The Head of State pointed out relationship between both countries has developed and strengthened since Azerbaijan regained its independence.
“Turkey has been beside us since the first days of our independence, from the very beginning. Today we successfully cooperate and interact in a variety of fields. This cooperation is rapidly developing. The document signed today is of great importance for deepening and expanding this cooperation”
The Head of State noted bilateral relations are well developed. He expressed assurance that next generations would strengthen this friendship and fraternity.
The Head of State noted the Strategic Partnership Council would allow coordinating activities of the two countries in all spheres and achieve more results in all areas.
According to the President, the agreement incorporates all spheres including high-level political ties, mutual investment, cooperation in trade, energy, cultural and humanitarian spheres, transport and railway projects.
“This will allow us to achieve successful, dynamic and more organized progress of Azerbaijan-Turkey ties,” he said.
The President thanked Turkish Premier for his efforts and initiative to sign the document.
President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan answered journalists` questions.
When asked about assistance of the Council in resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict President Ilham Aliyev said: Turkey supports Azerbaijan`s right cause and has always makes great efforts to ensure the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan in various forms. The Turkish government purses very active policy towards this conflict and I am sure that this policy will have positive results, and Azerbaijan`s territorial integrity will be ensured.
Asked about what the union of Turkish-speaking states plans to do to establish ties with Turks living in other countries, Erdogan said this summit of Turkish-speaking states has been held for years and “we have gathered this year again, and we will try to lead this to the future.”
Answering the question concerning elimination of visa requirements between Azerbaijan and Turkey, President Ilham Aliyev said consultations on this issue were underway.
The President expressed assurance that the consultations will yield good results.
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