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January 16, 2015 Friday
`We will further improve our military, political, commercial, cultural
and educational relations with Azerbaijan'
Ankara
The Turkish Government has issued the following press release:
President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an held a joint press conference with
President Ä°lham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, who is paying a visit to Turkey,
at the Presidential Palace.
Following the 4th Meeting of Turkey-Azerbaijan High Level Strategic
Cooperation Council (YDSK), document signing ceremony and joint press
conference were held.
In his statement at the press conference, President ErdoÄ?an said that
the current state of the relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey and
regional issues were reviewed and possible future steps between the
two countries were discussed during the tete a tete and the meeting
between delegations.
Stating that President Aliyev of Azerbaijan paid an official visit to
Turkey in November, 2013 and he was hosted during the Turkic Council
Summit, held in Bodrum, in June, 2014, President ErdoÄ?an reminded that
he paid one of his first Presidential visits to Azerbaijan after his
election and expressed his gratitude to President Aliyev for paying
the first official visit of 2015 to Turkey.
$15 BILLION TRADE VOLUME GOAL FOR 2023
Expressing that the YDSK meeting will further improve our military,
political, commercial, cultural and educational relations with
Azerbaijan, President ErdoÄ?an said: "The successful performance of
this mechanism shows that the steps we will take will be much more
stronger. There is no political problem between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Our military cooperation continues to improve. Regarding the economic
and commercial relations, our trade volume reached $5 billion this
year. However, our real goal is to increase the trade volume up to $15
billion by 2023. I believe that both countries have the political
will, resolve and determination. We will achieve our goals."
Noting that they comprehensively and productively exchanged views
during their meeting, President ErdoÄ?an said that they reviewed the
bilateral relations, national security matters within the frame of
regional and global developments.
`THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH PROBLEM MUST BE SOLVED THROUGH PEACEFUL MEANS
WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF AZERBAIJAN'
Stating that he listened to the latest news regarding the negotiation
process to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh problem from President Aliyev,
President ErdoÄ?an said: "Apparently, the OSCE Minsk Group is stalling
the process by abstaining from taking any decisive step. It is
saddening to see that delaying tactics are still employed despite the
international decisions on the issue. I would like to remind once
again that our support to Azerbaijan, regarding the solution of the
Nagorno-Karabakh problem through peaceful means within the framework
of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, will continue with the
same determination. Our stance on this issue, which is very sensitive
for us, is clear. We reviewed this issue during our talks and it is
not possible for us to step back."
`AFTER THE TANAP PROJECT IS COMPLETED, THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF
AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY WILL FURTHER INCREASE'
Pointing out that defense is of great significance to the strategic
cooperation, President ErdoÄ?an stated that energy has a very important
place between the two countries. Reminding that the TANAP project,
which has become a world-class project now, has been started,
President ErdoÄ?an said: "The Turkish companies have a great share in
this project in the production and supply of pipes and construction.
After the TANAP project is completed, the strategic importance of
Azerbaijan and Turkey will further increase. We have taken the
necessary steps. 2015 is of great importance to this project."
`BAKU-TBILISI-KARS RAILWAY WILL BE READY FOR OPENING BY THE END OF THE YEAR'
Pointing out that Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway is expected to be ready
for opening by the end of the year, President ErdoÄ?an said: "This also
means the opening of Pekin-Istanbul Rail Line. After the completion of
Marmaray, this rail line became almost operational. This line will
reach from Istanbul to Baku and then to Pekin. These are such
investments. That's why, these investments are so important. We will
proudly carry on this process. The natural gas pipelines of
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum maintain their strategic
importance for us. I would like to clearly express that another
important step regarding this issue is a train leaving from West
Europe can reach Pekin via Caspian shores, Aktau and Turkmenbashi
ports."
Reminding that Turkey assumed the Presidency of G20 this year and will
host the summit, President ErdoÄ?an said: "As the host of the summit,
we used our right to invite a guest for Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan will
attend to the G20 summit as our guest. Until the G20 summit,
Azerbaijan will be with us from the preparations to the negotiations."
`WE WILL BE TOGETHER WITH MY BROTHER Ä°LHAM ALÄ°YEV ON APRIL, 24 IN ÇANAKKALE'
Pointing out that another important aspect of this year is the
centennial anniversary of the Çanakkale Naval War on April, 24,
President ErdoÄ?an said: "We sent invitations to many heads of states
and governments for April, 24. We will be together with my brother
Ä°lham Aliyev on April, 24 in Çanakkale."
President ErdoÄ?an completed his speech by wishing that this visit may
lead to prosperity for the two countries.
Before the press conference, President ErdoÄ?an and President Aliyev
signed the joint statement on the results of the 4th Meeting of
Turkey-Azerbaijan High Level Strategic Cooperation Council.
"The Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of the Joint
Committee on Customs Issues between the State Customs Committee of the
Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Customs and Trade of the
Republic of Turkey" and "The Memorandum of Understanding on
Cooperation between the Financial Monitoring Service under the Central
Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Financial Crimes
Investigation Board of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of
Turkey in Exchanging Financial Information Related to the Legalization
of Illegally Obtained Money or Other Properties and the Financing of
Terrorism." were signed during the ceremony.
PRESIDENT ERDOGAN HOSTS PRESIDENT ALIYEV AT A LUNCHEON GIVEN IN HIS HONOR
After the joint press conference, President ErdoÄ?an gave a luncheon in
the honor of his guest President Aliyev at the Presidential Palace.
January 16, 2015 Friday
`We will further improve our military, political, commercial, cultural
and educational relations with Azerbaijan'
Ankara
The Turkish Government has issued the following press release:
President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄ?an held a joint press conference with
President Ä°lham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, who is paying a visit to Turkey,
at the Presidential Palace.
Following the 4th Meeting of Turkey-Azerbaijan High Level Strategic
Cooperation Council (YDSK), document signing ceremony and joint press
conference were held.
In his statement at the press conference, President ErdoÄ?an said that
the current state of the relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey and
regional issues were reviewed and possible future steps between the
two countries were discussed during the tete a tete and the meeting
between delegations.
Stating that President Aliyev of Azerbaijan paid an official visit to
Turkey in November, 2013 and he was hosted during the Turkic Council
Summit, held in Bodrum, in June, 2014, President ErdoÄ?an reminded that
he paid one of his first Presidential visits to Azerbaijan after his
election and expressed his gratitude to President Aliyev for paying
the first official visit of 2015 to Turkey.
$15 BILLION TRADE VOLUME GOAL FOR 2023
Expressing that the YDSK meeting will further improve our military,
political, commercial, cultural and educational relations with
Azerbaijan, President ErdoÄ?an said: "The successful performance of
this mechanism shows that the steps we will take will be much more
stronger. There is no political problem between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
Our military cooperation continues to improve. Regarding the economic
and commercial relations, our trade volume reached $5 billion this
year. However, our real goal is to increase the trade volume up to $15
billion by 2023. I believe that both countries have the political
will, resolve and determination. We will achieve our goals."
Noting that they comprehensively and productively exchanged views
during their meeting, President ErdoÄ?an said that they reviewed the
bilateral relations, national security matters within the frame of
regional and global developments.
`THE NAGORNO-KARABAKH PROBLEM MUST BE SOLVED THROUGH PEACEFUL MEANS
WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY OF AZERBAIJAN'
Stating that he listened to the latest news regarding the negotiation
process to solve the Nagorno-Karabakh problem from President Aliyev,
President ErdoÄ?an said: "Apparently, the OSCE Minsk Group is stalling
the process by abstaining from taking any decisive step. It is
saddening to see that delaying tactics are still employed despite the
international decisions on the issue. I would like to remind once
again that our support to Azerbaijan, regarding the solution of the
Nagorno-Karabakh problem through peaceful means within the framework
of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan, will continue with the
same determination. Our stance on this issue, which is very sensitive
for us, is clear. We reviewed this issue during our talks and it is
not possible for us to step back."
`AFTER THE TANAP PROJECT IS COMPLETED, THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF
AZERBAIJAN AND TURKEY WILL FURTHER INCREASE'
Pointing out that defense is of great significance to the strategic
cooperation, President ErdoÄ?an stated that energy has a very important
place between the two countries. Reminding that the TANAP project,
which has become a world-class project now, has been started,
President ErdoÄ?an said: "The Turkish companies have a great share in
this project in the production and supply of pipes and construction.
After the TANAP project is completed, the strategic importance of
Azerbaijan and Turkey will further increase. We have taken the
necessary steps. 2015 is of great importance to this project."
`BAKU-TBILISI-KARS RAILWAY WILL BE READY FOR OPENING BY THE END OF THE YEAR'
Pointing out that Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway is expected to be ready
for opening by the end of the year, President ErdoÄ?an said: "This also
means the opening of Pekin-Istanbul Rail Line. After the completion of
Marmaray, this rail line became almost operational. This line will
reach from Istanbul to Baku and then to Pekin. These are such
investments. That's why, these investments are so important. We will
proudly carry on this process. The natural gas pipelines of
Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum maintain their strategic
importance for us. I would like to clearly express that another
important step regarding this issue is a train leaving from West
Europe can reach Pekin via Caspian shores, Aktau and Turkmenbashi
ports."
Reminding that Turkey assumed the Presidency of G20 this year and will
host the summit, President ErdoÄ?an said: "As the host of the summit,
we used our right to invite a guest for Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan will
attend to the G20 summit as our guest. Until the G20 summit,
Azerbaijan will be with us from the preparations to the negotiations."
`WE WILL BE TOGETHER WITH MY BROTHER Ä°LHAM ALÄ°YEV ON APRIL, 24 IN ÇANAKKALE'
Pointing out that another important aspect of this year is the
centennial anniversary of the Çanakkale Naval War on April, 24,
President ErdoÄ?an said: "We sent invitations to many heads of states
and governments for April, 24. We will be together with my brother
Ä°lham Aliyev on April, 24 in Çanakkale."
President ErdoÄ?an completed his speech by wishing that this visit may
lead to prosperity for the two countries.
Before the press conference, President ErdoÄ?an and President Aliyev
signed the joint statement on the results of the 4th Meeting of
Turkey-Azerbaijan High Level Strategic Cooperation Council.
"The Memorandum of Understanding on the Establishment of the Joint
Committee on Customs Issues between the State Customs Committee of the
Republic of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Customs and Trade of the
Republic of Turkey" and "The Memorandum of Understanding on
Cooperation between the Financial Monitoring Service under the Central
Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Financial Crimes
Investigation Board of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of
Turkey in Exchanging Financial Information Related to the Legalization
of Illegally Obtained Money or Other Properties and the Financing of
Terrorism." were signed during the ceremony.
PRESIDENT ERDOGAN HOSTS PRESIDENT ALIYEV AT A LUNCHEON GIVEN IN HIS HONOR
After the joint press conference, President ErdoÄ?an gave a luncheon in
the honor of his guest President Aliyev at the Presidential Palace.