"We stand by Azerbaijan with all our might against Armenia, which committed genocide in Khojaly in front of the whole world and occupied Nagorno-Karabakh."
The statement came from Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, who is on an official visit to Baku, Qadin.Net reports quoting publika.az.
Congratulating the servicemen on the TurAz Eagle military exercises together with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov, the minister said he was pleased and excited to be in his second homeland, Azerbaijan: “Turkey and Azerbaijan are children of the same nation, even though they are two states. Our history, language, knowledge and culture are the same. Our soul and blood are one. The relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, two sons of the same mother, are real fraternal relations. This brotherhood, which is one soul in two bodies, is indispensable for us. "
According to him, the two countries have a duty to pass on the bonds of brotherhood left to their fathers and pass it on to future generations: “Azerbaijan and Turkey, which have the concept of two states, one nation, are saddened by all threats and dangers. and was one and equal in joy. It will continue to be so. Let no one doubt it. Equality and cooperation between the two countries are extremely important at a time of growing geopolitical problems, terrorism, illegal migration and security concerns. For this reason, we continue to increase our work to further develop our good relations with Azerbaijan in all areas. "
Akar said that in addition to having modern weapons, vehicles and equipment, a well-trained staff is important for the army to be ready for action at any time. "Training is an important training stage to train personnel at the highest level and prepare them for war," he said. is an important indicator of the level of military training. "
Stating that the "TurAz Eagle" exercises have successfully achieved their goal, the Turkish general said that this and subsequent exercises will show the world the common position of the two brotherly countries against threats and dangers.
Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Ataturk said, “Azerbaijan's pain is our pain. "Azerbaijan's joy is our joy," Akar said. "We strongly condemn the treacherous attack carried out by Armenia in the Tovuz region of Azerbaijan." We express our condolences to the people of Azerbaijan, patience and strength to the Armed Forces. We deeply feel your grief as a nation. We stand by Azerbaijan with all our might against Armenia, which committed genocide in Khojaly in front of the whole world and occupied Nagorno-Karabakh. Our support for Azerbaijan's just struggle and territorial integrity will continue in the same way. As Turkey, with a population of 83 million, we stand by our brothers in the struggle to save the occupied territories of Azerbaijan. We commemorate with gratitude and gratitude those who were killed in the treacherous attack in Tovuz, all the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for sovereignty and independence, and the heroic veterans who were reunited with eternity.