Türkiye has achieved “its best to ensure peace and stability in the region and to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity in the entire Caucasus,” says Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar.
(AA)
Türkiye helps efforts aimed on the normalisation between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the nation’s defence minister mentioned.
Speaking at an occasion held by the Azerbaijan Embassy in Ankara on Thursday, Hulusi Akar mentioned Türkiye helps the normalisation and restoration between Baku and Yerevan.
“Apart from this, it is against any situation that fuels the deadlock,” he added.
Referring to a deal signed by Azerbaijan and Armenia after combating a 44-day struggle in September 2020 over Karabakh area, Akar mentioned with the signing of the settlement, Türkiye has achieved “its best to ensure peace and stability in the region and to create an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity in the entire Caucasus.”
He additionally emphasised that it’s essential to know that Azerbaijan is correct in its trigger, and it ought to be clearly revealed in all places.
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“Great success”
Türkiye “constantly brings this up at international platforms, especially NATO platforms, and in bilateral relations,” he mentioned.
Besides, the armed forces of the 2 international locations are working arduous for the modernisation of the Azerbaijani military, Akar mentioned, including these efforts proceed with “great success.”
He additionally mentioned cooperation with Azerbaijan on navy coaching, defence trade restore works, and clearing of mines and improvised explosive gadgets proceed.
Armenia and Azerbaijan fought a 44-day struggle in September 2020 over Karabakh area, a territory internationally recognised as a part of Azerbaijan, and 7 adjoining areas.
The struggle noticed Azerbaijan liberate a number of cities and over 300 settlements and villages that had been occupied by Armenia for nearly 30 years.
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Source: AA
