Anadolu Agency
Feb 8 2005

Aliyev: Turkey And Azerbaijan Are The Closest Allies Of Each Other

Anadolu Agency: 2/7/2005
BAKU – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has stated that Turkey and
Azerbaijan are the closest allies of each other. ”Turkey has always
stood by Azerbaijan,” said Aliyev.

Aliyev hosted Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc and his
delegation at the Presidential Palace.

In a speech delivered at the palace, Aliyev stressed that relations
in all areas are developing rapidly between Turkey and Azerbaijan.
”It is pleasing to see the developments between our two countries in
the areas of economy and politics. The Turkish investments in
Azerbaijan are very prominent for the future of Azerbaijan,” told
Aliyev.

According to Aliyev, Turkey stands by Azerbaijan in the issue of
Upper Karabakh. ”We always feel Turkey’s support to Azerbaijan,”
expressed Aliyev.

Aliyev thanked Arinc for Turkey’s support that led to the adoption of
a decision by the European Council that describes Armenia’s actions
in Karabakh as ”an occupation of Azeri territory”.

Aliyev indicated that the understanding of ”one nation, two
governments” will always exist between Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Arinc expressed a desire to see the end of Armenian occupation of
Karabakh. ”We want the Armenian occupation to end soon and no longer
wish to see tyranny in Karabakh,” said Arinc.

Aliyev will host a dinner tonight in honor of Arinc and his
delegation.