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Whoever Opposes Azerbaijan is Georgia's `Enemy,' Says Saakashvili
asbarez
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Aliyev and Saakashvili
TBILISI - In discussing `problems' Georgia and Azerbaijan share with
`unresolved conflicts,' Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said
`whoever opposes Azerbaijan' is Georgia's `enemy.'
In an interview published in a special issue of The Business Year
magazine devoted to Azerbaijan, the Georgian leader described the
relationship between the two countries as a strategic partnership.
`Georgia and Azerbaijan should stand side by side, taking into account
our geographic position and common history. We share a common vision,
we have strong ties. I am convinced that our countries will be able to
create a better future through unity, good relationships and shared
success. Both our states have serious problems with regard to
unresolved conflicts, and whoever opposes Azerbaijan and Georgia is an
enemy of both our countries. Our strength lies in unity, and this is
not just words, but reality,' he stressed.
`In recent years Georgian-Azerbaijani relations have reached their
peak, and we will continue to work in this direction. Undoubtedly, the
foundation of these relations was laid by Heydar Aliyev, and we seek
to maintain this trend in the future. Thanks to the incredible efforts
of President Ilham Aliev, our ties are constantly strengthening. We
are absolutely convinced that this relationship will contribute to
stability and the development of our region. I am convinced that this
is a new start of the great partnership of friendship and
brotherhood,' Saakashvili said.
The two leaders
Azerbaijani-Georgian friendship has a long history and has stood the
test of time, the Georgian leader continued.
`In January 2008, when Georgia was left without electricity or gas,
for reasons still not clear to me, Azerbaijan helped the Georgian
people in that cold winter though it had to cut gas supplies to its
own population. Georgia will never forget this help of the Azerbaijani
people. We will not forget this help because it was provided in the
most difficult time for Georgians. And it's not just the result of a
strategic partnership, but also a symbol of our brotherhood. In fact,
we have established federal links. The two countries have no
problems,' the head of the Georgian state said.
Speaking about successful joint projects, the president highlighted
the importance of the construction of the railway from Baku via
Tbilisi to Kars in Turkey. This project demonstrates geopolitical
transformation in the region, as `a completely new strategic
relationship is created not only between Georgia, Azerbaijan and
Turkey, but also with Central Asia, China and Europe'.
`In essence, this is a modern version of the Silk Road. This project
will certainly guarantee the successful long-term development of our
countries. Our relationship is more than just a regular connection.
Georgia and Azerbaijan have been friendly countries for many years,'
Saakashvili said.
asbarez
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Aliyev and Saakashvili
TBILISI - In discussing `problems' Georgia and Azerbaijan share with
`unresolved conflicts,' Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said
`whoever opposes Azerbaijan' is Georgia's `enemy.'
In an interview published in a special issue of The Business Year
magazine devoted to Azerbaijan, the Georgian leader described the
relationship between the two countries as a strategic partnership.
`Georgia and Azerbaijan should stand side by side, taking into account
our geographic position and common history. We share a common vision,
we have strong ties. I am convinced that our countries will be able to
create a better future through unity, good relationships and shared
success. Both our states have serious problems with regard to
unresolved conflicts, and whoever opposes Azerbaijan and Georgia is an
enemy of both our countries. Our strength lies in unity, and this is
not just words, but reality,' he stressed.
`In recent years Georgian-Azerbaijani relations have reached their
peak, and we will continue to work in this direction. Undoubtedly, the
foundation of these relations was laid by Heydar Aliyev, and we seek
to maintain this trend in the future. Thanks to the incredible efforts
of President Ilham Aliev, our ties are constantly strengthening. We
are absolutely convinced that this relationship will contribute to
stability and the development of our region. I am convinced that this
is a new start of the great partnership of friendship and
brotherhood,' Saakashvili said.
The two leaders
Azerbaijani-Georgian friendship has a long history and has stood the
test of time, the Georgian leader continued.
`In January 2008, when Georgia was left without electricity or gas,
for reasons still not clear to me, Azerbaijan helped the Georgian
people in that cold winter though it had to cut gas supplies to its
own population. Georgia will never forget this help of the Azerbaijani
people. We will not forget this help because it was provided in the
most difficult time for Georgians. And it's not just the result of a
strategic partnership, but also a symbol of our brotherhood. In fact,
we have established federal links. The two countries have no
problems,' the head of the Georgian state said.
Speaking about successful joint projects, the president highlighted
the importance of the construction of the railway from Baku via
Tbilisi to Kars in Turkey. This project demonstrates geopolitical
transformation in the region, as `a completely new strategic
relationship is created not only between Georgia, Azerbaijan and
Turkey, but also with Central Asia, China and Europe'.
`In essence, this is a modern version of the Silk Road. This project
will certainly guarantee the successful long-term development of our
countries. Our relationship is more than just a regular connection.
Georgia and Azerbaijan have been friendly countries for many years,'
Saakashvili said.