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Mikheil Saakashvili: "Ilham Aliyev's presidency in Azerbaijan is a
guarantee of Georgia's long-term development'
http://lurer.com/?p=87014&l=en
2013-03-23 22:28:57
Presidency of Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan is a guarantee of long-term
development of Georgia, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said
during the Open Air program on "Imedi" TV.
"Under current leadership, Azerbaijan is clearly in positions closer
to NATO. This country plays a stabilizing role in the region, and our
enemy is well aware of this (he did not specify who the enemy was).
Thus, if Azerbaijan falls as the country oriented towards European
integration, it will be a disaster for Georgia," he said.
Georgian President said Azerbaijan supplies gas to Georgia for three
times lower prices than to Europe, and invests in the Georgian
economy. "It's vitally important for Georgia, therefore, any change of
the course of Azerbaijan would mark a catastrophe for us," he said.
"Azerbaijan is steadily building its statehood and is on its feet. The
longer the country will be ruled by Ilham Aliyev, the more confident
Georgia will feel," Saakashvili said.
He also confirmed that his statements remain in force on return from
Baku, and there are forces "trying to destabilize" the situation in
Azerbaijan. "Many do not like my statements, but all the information
is confirmed and one needs to be careful," he said.
guarantee of Georgia's long-term development'
http://lurer.com/?p=87014&l=en
2013-03-23 22:28:57
Presidency of Ilham Aliyev in Azerbaijan is a guarantee of long-term
development of Georgia, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said
during the Open Air program on "Imedi" TV.
"Under current leadership, Azerbaijan is clearly in positions closer
to NATO. This country plays a stabilizing role in the region, and our
enemy is well aware of this (he did not specify who the enemy was).
Thus, if Azerbaijan falls as the country oriented towards European
integration, it will be a disaster for Georgia," he said.
Georgian President said Azerbaijan supplies gas to Georgia for three
times lower prices than to Europe, and invests in the Georgian
economy. "It's vitally important for Georgia, therefore, any change of
the course of Azerbaijan would mark a catastrophe for us," he said.
"Azerbaijan is steadily building its statehood and is on its feet. The
longer the country will be ruled by Ilham Aliyev, the more confident
Georgia will feel," Saakashvili said.
He also confirmed that his statements remain in force on return from
Baku, and there are forces "trying to destabilize" the situation in
Azerbaijan. "Many do not like my statements, but all the information
is confirmed and one needs to be careful," he said.