Ilham Aliyev: Turkey sets example of courage and independence to the world
"Turkey sets the example of courage, independence and development for the world," Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in his comments on Thursday during a joint press conference with Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the capital Baku.
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- Published Date: 05:24 | 10 December 2020
- Modified Date: 01:55 | 11 December 2020
Speaking at a joint news conference with his Turkish counterpart President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Baku on Thursday, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stressed in his speech that Turkey set the example of courage, independence and development to the world.
Aliyev thanked Turkey for the support during clashes with Armenia.
He said Turkey's drone Bayraktar played a "defining role" in Azerbaijan's victory in Karabakh.
Offering an olive branch to Armenia, he said they are ready to start fresh cooperation with Yerevan for the sake of lasting peace in the region.
Relations between the former Soviet republics have been tense since 1991 when the Armenian military occupied Nagorno-Karabakh, also known as Upper Karabakh, a territory recognized as part of Azerbaijan, and seven adjacent regions.
When new clashes erupted in late September, Azerbaijan liberated several cities and nearly 300 settlements and villages from the Armenian occupation.
The two countries signed a Russian-brokered agreement Nov. 10 to end fighting and work toward a comprehensive resolution.
The truce is seen as a victory for Azerbaijan and a defeat for Armenia, whose armed forces have been withdrawing in line with the agreement.
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