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Daily Sabah, Turkey
Sept 2 2014
PRESIDENT ERDOÄ?AN PAYS A VISIT TO TURKISH ALLY AZERBAIJAN
In line with Turkish political tradition, President Recep Tayyip
ErdoÄ?an held one of his first visits abroad to Azerbaijan to further
bilateral relations based on history, brotherhood and strategic
cooperation
Daily Sabah
Published : 02.09.2014 22:33:27
ISTANBUL ' With a move to show Turkey's continued support to
Azerbaijan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an paid a twoday
official visit to Azerbaijan upon the invitation of Azeri President
Ä°lham Aliyev as the second visit abroad as president.
Speaking to the press ahead of his Azerbaijan visit, ErdoÄ?an said that
the two leaders will hold talks regarding the latest regional and
international developments concerning both Turkey and Azerbaijan along
with further opportunities for cooperation between the countries.
ErdoÄ?an pointed out that during his visit, the leaders will compare
notes over the Nagora-Karabakh issue under the scope of Azerbaijan's
indivisible integrity.
ErdoÄ?an noted that the leaders will touch on the joint investments
between Azerbaijan and Turkey during his visit.
Echoing that he will head towards the NATO summit to be held on Sept.
5-6 in Wales after his Azerbaijan visit, ErdoÄ?an said that he will
draw attention to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the latest
developments on Turkish borders at the summit.
A statement issued on the presidential website read, "Our President's
[ErdoÄ?an] visit is a great opportunity to further the exemplary
Turkey-Azerbaijan relations based on history, humanitarian ties and
common interest."
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), when ErdoÄ?an headed toward the
country, New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) Deputy Chairman SiyavuÅ? Novruzov
said that ErdoÄ?an's visit would reinforce the Turkish-Azerbaijani
brotherhood.
Highlighting that the visit is a message to the entire world regarding
Turkey-Azerbaijan relations, Novruzov said, "No one can spoil our
[Turkey-Azerbaijan] relations."He added that significant evaluations
over regional issues concerning the countries will be held during the
meeting.
The non-parliamentary opposition Equality Party leader Ä°sa Gamber said
that ErdoÄ?an's visit to Azerbaijan as the first directly elected
president is significant.
Gamber emphasized that Turkey-Azerbaijan relations are important to
both countries and to the stability of the region. "Both Azerbaijan
and other countries in the region are concerned over the crisis
between Russia and Ukraine. There is conflict in the Middle East. That
is why Turkey and Azerbaijan's strategic alliance is of vital
importance.I think important decisions will be made for cooperation."
In April, as a Turkish political tradition, ErdoÄ?an visited Azerbaijan
right after the March 30 local elections resulted in a decisive
victory for his Justice and Development Party (AK Party). During the
visit, ErdoÄ?an and Aliyev reiterated their commitment to the
Trans-Anatolia natural gas pipeline project (TANAP), which aims to
fulfill both Turkey and Europe's energy needs. The leaders said they
are aiming to begin the building of the pipeline by the end of the
year and start transporting gas by 2018.
Emphasizing the significance of TANAP, ErdoÄ?an said Turkey is doing
its share in the project and is launching the expropriation program of
the fields through which the pipeline will pass. Experts say that
TANAP, which is a multi-dimensional project, has much significance for
Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Highlighting the magnitude of the project, experts note Turkey and
Azerbaijan are attempting to build TANAP in a period during which
governments are tightening their belts all around the world. "We will
firmly preserve our attitude on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, which we
have had up to now," said ErdoÄ?an.
Meeting in Baku, the leaders discussed various topics from large joint
economic investments to the Gülen Movement's harmful actions in both
countries.
In the meeting, ErdoÄ?an stressed that both governments should take
urgent steps to confront the movement and prevent it from spoiling
cooperation between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Aliyev confirmed that the
Azeri government is conducting an investigation into Gülenist
structures in his country.
In a press conference following the meeting, ErdoÄ?an said that the two
countries would never let anyone harm their relations.
During the bilateral discussion between the two leaders, ErdoÄ?an
brought a file to the table focusing on Gülenists who infiltrated
large joint projects. As sources reported, the leaders agreed to take
steps against those infiltrators who could threaten the crucial and
costly projects. Both leaders acknowledged their confidence in one
another and the importance of close relations between Turkey and
Azerbaijan.
When asked about the Gülen Movement, Aliyev replied that a wide range
of issues was discussed at the meeting. "We will never allow anything
to harm our relations, even in the least," said Aliyev. "We stand by
each other in every matter. We will support each other in both good
and bad times. This is what brotherhood requires."
http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/09/02/president-erdogan-pays-a-visit-to-turkish-ally-azerbaijan
Sept 2 2014
PRESIDENT ERDOÄ?AN PAYS A VISIT TO TURKISH ALLY AZERBAIJAN
In line with Turkish political tradition, President Recep Tayyip
ErdoÄ?an held one of his first visits abroad to Azerbaijan to further
bilateral relations based on history, brotherhood and strategic
cooperation
Daily Sabah
Published : 02.09.2014 22:33:27
ISTANBUL ' With a move to show Turkey's continued support to
Azerbaijan, Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an paid a twoday
official visit to Azerbaijan upon the invitation of Azeri President
Ä°lham Aliyev as the second visit abroad as president.
Speaking to the press ahead of his Azerbaijan visit, ErdoÄ?an said that
the two leaders will hold talks regarding the latest regional and
international developments concerning both Turkey and Azerbaijan along
with further opportunities for cooperation between the countries.
ErdoÄ?an pointed out that during his visit, the leaders will compare
notes over the Nagora-Karabakh issue under the scope of Azerbaijan's
indivisible integrity.
ErdoÄ?an noted that the leaders will touch on the joint investments
between Azerbaijan and Turkey during his visit.
Echoing that he will head towards the NATO summit to be held on Sept.
5-6 in Wales after his Azerbaijan visit, ErdoÄ?an said that he will
draw attention to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and the latest
developments on Turkish borders at the summit.
A statement issued on the presidential website read, "Our President's
[ErdoÄ?an] visit is a great opportunity to further the exemplary
Turkey-Azerbaijan relations based on history, humanitarian ties and
common interest."
Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), when ErdoÄ?an headed toward the
country, New Azerbaijan Party (YAP) Deputy Chairman SiyavuÅ? Novruzov
said that ErdoÄ?an's visit would reinforce the Turkish-Azerbaijani
brotherhood.
Highlighting that the visit is a message to the entire world regarding
Turkey-Azerbaijan relations, Novruzov said, "No one can spoil our
[Turkey-Azerbaijan] relations."He added that significant evaluations
over regional issues concerning the countries will be held during the
meeting.
The non-parliamentary opposition Equality Party leader Ä°sa Gamber said
that ErdoÄ?an's visit to Azerbaijan as the first directly elected
president is significant.
Gamber emphasized that Turkey-Azerbaijan relations are important to
both countries and to the stability of the region. "Both Azerbaijan
and other countries in the region are concerned over the crisis
between Russia and Ukraine. There is conflict in the Middle East. That
is why Turkey and Azerbaijan's strategic alliance is of vital
importance.I think important decisions will be made for cooperation."
In April, as a Turkish political tradition, ErdoÄ?an visited Azerbaijan
right after the March 30 local elections resulted in a decisive
victory for his Justice and Development Party (AK Party). During the
visit, ErdoÄ?an and Aliyev reiterated their commitment to the
Trans-Anatolia natural gas pipeline project (TANAP), which aims to
fulfill both Turkey and Europe's energy needs. The leaders said they
are aiming to begin the building of the pipeline by the end of the
year and start transporting gas by 2018.
Emphasizing the significance of TANAP, ErdoÄ?an said Turkey is doing
its share in the project and is launching the expropriation program of
the fields through which the pipeline will pass. Experts say that
TANAP, which is a multi-dimensional project, has much significance for
Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Highlighting the magnitude of the project, experts note Turkey and
Azerbaijan are attempting to build TANAP in a period during which
governments are tightening their belts all around the world. "We will
firmly preserve our attitude on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, which we
have had up to now," said ErdoÄ?an.
Meeting in Baku, the leaders discussed various topics from large joint
economic investments to the Gülen Movement's harmful actions in both
countries.
In the meeting, ErdoÄ?an stressed that both governments should take
urgent steps to confront the movement and prevent it from spoiling
cooperation between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Aliyev confirmed that the
Azeri government is conducting an investigation into Gülenist
structures in his country.
In a press conference following the meeting, ErdoÄ?an said that the two
countries would never let anyone harm their relations.
During the bilateral discussion between the two leaders, ErdoÄ?an
brought a file to the table focusing on Gülenists who infiltrated
large joint projects. As sources reported, the leaders agreed to take
steps against those infiltrators who could threaten the crucial and
costly projects. Both leaders acknowledged their confidence in one
another and the importance of close relations between Turkey and
Azerbaijan.
When asked about the Gülen Movement, Aliyev replied that a wide range
of issues was discussed at the meeting. "We will never allow anything
to harm our relations, even in the least," said Aliyev. "We stand by
each other in every matter. We will support each other in both good
and bad times. This is what brotherhood requires."
http://www.dailysabah.com/politics/2014/09/02/president-erdogan-pays-a-visit-to-turkish-ally-azerbaijan