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CAVUSOGLU: WORLD NEEDS A RESOLUTION OF THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Feb 25 2015
25 February 2015 - 12:05pm
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the South
Caucasus, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea have always been of
great importance for Turkey."Unfortunately, there are lingering
problems such as Nagorno-Karabakh in this region," he said.
"A peaceful solution to these problems within the framework of
Azerbaijan's territorial integrity is a factor that serves not only
the interests of the peoples of the region, but also the international
community," Cavusoglu said. "Therefore, the international community,
international organizations, the UN and the OSCE in particular, should
redouble their efforts to resolve conflicts in the region. I would
like to emphasize that a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan is one of the
main priorities of the foreign policy of Turkey. We always closely
follow the processes related to the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict," Cavusoglu said. According to him, Turkey, as a member
of the Minsk Group, always raises the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict at multilateral platforms and during dialogues with third
countries. "We continue to work to inform the international community
and to find a resolution of this problem in the interests of fraternal
Azerbaijan" TASS cited him.
The European Union, according to the Turkish Minister, attaches great
importance to Azerbaijan."Azerbaijan is a major gateway for the EU in
the Caspian region and Central Asia. Azerbaijan has potential which
can contribute to the EU in many areas, especially in the energy and
transport security," Cavusoglu believes. At the same time, Turkey
is committed to ensuring the energy security of Europe. "So for the
past years Turkey has implemented very important strategic projects
with Azerbaijan," Cavusoglu reminded.
For example, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, which allows Azerbaijani
oil to be delivered to the world market, and the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum
pipeline. "Another project implemented with Azerbaijan is the TANAP
project, which is considered to be a major in the Southern Gas
Corridor. With the implementation of this project, Azerbaijani gas
will occupy an important place in Europe," the Minister said. "At the
same time, TANAP is a project aimed at the future. Turkmenistan will
be able to deliver gas through this pipeline," Cavusoglu stressed.
The diplomat also raised the topic of Turkey's membership in
the EU, which, according to him, is a strategic objective of the
country."Democracy, human rights, rule of law, the laws and values
of the EU are the main features of the reforms undertaken by Turkey.
First of all, the EU is a kind of center for Turkey, where these
values are intensively protected and developed in accordance with the
law. The main goal of Turkey's efforts to join the EU is to achieve
the highest standards in terms of these laws and values. After the
expiration of discussions, the parties will make the final decision on
Turkey's membership of the EU. One important feature for Turkey is to
ensure the highest standards in every area, including the well-being
of citizens," the Foreign Minister said.
He noted that Turkey's membership of the EU would not mean that the
country would be indifferent to the events taking place in the region,
or would pursue a unilateral foreign policy. "Turkey will continue to
implement the objectives of the multilateral foreign policy, dictated
by the geographical location, and historical and cultural ties of the
country. This process is mutually beneficial. From this perspective,
Turkey's entry into the structure will create an opportunity for
the EU to have a big impact on more extensive territory, which will
affect the dynamics of the EU economy, " the head of the Turkish
Foreign Ministry said.
"To discuss the items on which negotiations should be conducted,
it is necessary for the EU to make a unanimous decision. But the EU
prevents discussion of eight sections of Turkey, and the Republic
of Cyprus - of six. The political obstacles that we faced during the
adoption of the Republic of Cyprus into the EU without a solution to
the Cyprus issue affect the discussions between Turkey and the EU,"
the Foreign Minister of Turkey said.
The terrorist organization Islamic State directly threatens Turkey.
Cavusoglu said that in such circumstances, Turkey has shown itself as
one of the leading countries that protect international cooperation
in the fight against terrorism. On the one hand, Turkey is directly
involved in the Global Forum for Combating Terrorism and the Financial
Action Task Force, relating to the suppression of the financing of IS.
On the other hand, Turkey shares information related to IS and
foreign terrorists. "For a successful fight against terrorism, the
international community needs to connect to it and carry out activities
within the framework of a unified strategy to eliminate this danger,"
the minister said.
Cavusoglu said that Turkey, along with protecting its national
interests, is fighting radicalism in Syria. "As we noted earlier,
radicalism is not the cause but the result. The main culprit of the
occurrence of the terrorist organization IS, which is supported to
deal with various factions. Accordingly, in fighting IS, you should
not forget about the Assad regime, which is the main cause of the
spread of this threat," Cavusoglu believes.
Speaking about the desire of the Syrian president to connect to the
fight against IS, Cavusoglu said that "no one can create a threat,
and then connect to fight to this threat." "IS threatens the national
security of Turkey," the head of the Foreign Ministry said. According
to him, the countries accusing Turkey of supporting IS are far from
the region, while Turkey is in this region. "That's why Turkey ignores
the claims voiced to manipulate," Cavusoglu concluded.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/politics/66886.html
Vestnik Kavkaza, Russia
Feb 25 2015
25 February 2015 - 12:05pm
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that the South
Caucasus, the Mediterranean and the Black Sea have always been of
great importance for Turkey."Unfortunately, there are lingering
problems such as Nagorno-Karabakh in this region," he said.
"A peaceful solution to these problems within the framework of
Azerbaijan's territorial integrity is a factor that serves not only
the interests of the peoples of the region, but also the international
community," Cavusoglu said. "Therefore, the international community,
international organizations, the UN and the OSCE in particular, should
redouble their efforts to resolve conflicts in the region. I would
like to emphasize that a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict within the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan is one of the
main priorities of the foreign policy of Turkey. We always closely
follow the processes related to the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict," Cavusoglu said. According to him, Turkey, as a member
of the Minsk Group, always raises the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh
conflict at multilateral platforms and during dialogues with third
countries. "We continue to work to inform the international community
and to find a resolution of this problem in the interests of fraternal
Azerbaijan" TASS cited him.
The European Union, according to the Turkish Minister, attaches great
importance to Azerbaijan."Azerbaijan is a major gateway for the EU in
the Caspian region and Central Asia. Azerbaijan has potential which
can contribute to the EU in many areas, especially in the energy and
transport security," Cavusoglu believes. At the same time, Turkey
is committed to ensuring the energy security of Europe. "So for the
past years Turkey has implemented very important strategic projects
with Azerbaijan," Cavusoglu reminded.
For example, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline, which allows Azerbaijani
oil to be delivered to the world market, and the Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum
pipeline. "Another project implemented with Azerbaijan is the TANAP
project, which is considered to be a major in the Southern Gas
Corridor. With the implementation of this project, Azerbaijani gas
will occupy an important place in Europe," the Minister said. "At the
same time, TANAP is a project aimed at the future. Turkmenistan will
be able to deliver gas through this pipeline," Cavusoglu stressed.
The diplomat also raised the topic of Turkey's membership in
the EU, which, according to him, is a strategic objective of the
country."Democracy, human rights, rule of law, the laws and values
of the EU are the main features of the reforms undertaken by Turkey.
First of all, the EU is a kind of center for Turkey, where these
values are intensively protected and developed in accordance with the
law. The main goal of Turkey's efforts to join the EU is to achieve
the highest standards in terms of these laws and values. After the
expiration of discussions, the parties will make the final decision on
Turkey's membership of the EU. One important feature for Turkey is to
ensure the highest standards in every area, including the well-being
of citizens," the Foreign Minister said.
He noted that Turkey's membership of the EU would not mean that the
country would be indifferent to the events taking place in the region,
or would pursue a unilateral foreign policy. "Turkey will continue to
implement the objectives of the multilateral foreign policy, dictated
by the geographical location, and historical and cultural ties of the
country. This process is mutually beneficial. From this perspective,
Turkey's entry into the structure will create an opportunity for
the EU to have a big impact on more extensive territory, which will
affect the dynamics of the EU economy, " the head of the Turkish
Foreign Ministry said.
"To discuss the items on which negotiations should be conducted,
it is necessary for the EU to make a unanimous decision. But the EU
prevents discussion of eight sections of Turkey, and the Republic
of Cyprus - of six. The political obstacles that we faced during the
adoption of the Republic of Cyprus into the EU without a solution to
the Cyprus issue affect the discussions between Turkey and the EU,"
the Foreign Minister of Turkey said.
The terrorist organization Islamic State directly threatens Turkey.
Cavusoglu said that in such circumstances, Turkey has shown itself as
one of the leading countries that protect international cooperation
in the fight against terrorism. On the one hand, Turkey is directly
involved in the Global Forum for Combating Terrorism and the Financial
Action Task Force, relating to the suppression of the financing of IS.
On the other hand, Turkey shares information related to IS and
foreign terrorists. "For a successful fight against terrorism, the
international community needs to connect to it and carry out activities
within the framework of a unified strategy to eliminate this danger,"
the minister said.
Cavusoglu said that Turkey, along with protecting its national
interests, is fighting radicalism in Syria. "As we noted earlier,
radicalism is not the cause but the result. The main culprit of the
occurrence of the terrorist organization IS, which is supported to
deal with various factions. Accordingly, in fighting IS, you should
not forget about the Assad regime, which is the main cause of the
spread of this threat," Cavusoglu believes.
Speaking about the desire of the Syrian president to connect to the
fight against IS, Cavusoglu said that "no one can create a threat,
and then connect to fight to this threat." "IS threatens the national
security of Turkey," the head of the Foreign Ministry said. According
to him, the countries accusing Turkey of supporting IS are far from
the region, while Turkey is in this region. "That's why Turkey ignores
the claims voiced to manipulate," Cavusoglu concluded.
http://vestnikkavkaza.net/news/politics/66886.html