Türkiye considers threat to Azerbaijan as threat to itself - defence minister
WORLD 06 December 2022 - 17:13
Any threats or provocations against Türkiye and Azerbaijan are directed against both countries, said the Turkish national defence minister on December 6.
At a joint navy drill dubbed Fraternal Fist, Hulusi Akar hailed strong relations between Ankara and Baku, Anadolu reports.
"A friend for one of us is a friend to the other and an enemy is an enemy for both of us. There should be no doubt about this," he added.
Akar accompanied by top commanders including Chief of General Staff General Yasar Guler and the Turkish Land Forces, Naval Forces, and Air Force commanders viewed the military drill that is taking place in Baku.
Emphasising that the world and the region are going through an era of increased uncertainty, risks, threats and dangers, Akar said: "Ensuring the security of our countries and nation is possible only if we have an effective, deterrent and respected army amid such critical period."
"Everyone should understand that the region no longer needs a future built on conflict, grudge and hatred, but a future built on mutual development, respect for international law and friendly relations," he added.
Akar urged all to support Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders' efforts for permanent peace and tranquillity, as he urged Armenia to grasp the olive branch extended by Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
"It is our sincere wish that Armenia will hold the hand of peace extended by Türkiye and Azerbaijan. We support sincere efforts to establish lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia," he added.
Regarding the military drill, the Turkish defence chief noted that such joint military exercises "maximize the ability of the armies to work together, coordinate and prepare for (possible threat of) war".
On December 5, the Turkish and Azerbaijani militaries, in accordance with an agreement on military cooperation, began a joint military exercise.
“The exercises involving the military personnel of various types of troops, combat and special engineer-sapper equipment, as well as military aviation vehicles of the Azerbaijan Army and the Turkish Armed Forces, are being held in Baku, as well as the territories of the Astara, Jabrayil and Imishli regions,” said an Azerbaijani Defence Ministry statement.
Zangazur corridor
Regarding the Zangazur corridor, Akar said: "It is our most sincere wish to re-establish the railway and road connections in the region, especially the opening of the Zangezur corridor, to start economic activities, and to ensure a comprehensive normalization throughout the region, including the relations between Azerbaijan-Armenia and Türkiye-Armenia."
"Thus, we believe that the Caucasus region will peacefully and confidently advance towards the future," he added.
The Zangazur region was part of Azerbaijan, though the Soviets gave it to Armenia in the 1920s, leaving Azerbaijan deprived of its direct overland route to Nakhchivan.
Following a 44-day conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia in September 2020, Baku liberated numerous cities, villages and settlements in Karabakh from Armenian occupation, ending in a Moscow-brokered truce.
Since then, Azerbaijan has focused on planned connections including motorways and a 43-kilometre (26.7-mile) railway through the corridor.
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