ZEYNALOV: KARS LOCAL AUTHORITIES HEAD STANDS BEHIND FORCES TRYING TO OPEN TURKEY-ARMENIA BORDER
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
Aug. 16, 2006
"There are forces trying to achieve Turkey’s opening borders with
Armenia. Head of Kars local authorities Naib Alibayoglu stands behind
these forces," Azerbaijani consul-general to Kars Hasan Zeynalov told
journalists, APA reports.
He said he had talks with Kars local authorities head for not bringing
up this issue.
"He has recently told the Armenian media he is making efforts to
achieve in opening Turkey-Armenia border. These forces are against
Turkey. But we do not fear the forces trying to break Turkey-Azerbaijan
friendship. The Turkish government’s official position is important
here," the consul-general underlined.
Zeynalov also said they are trying to open Baku-Kars flight to makes
it easy for Azerbaijanis living in the area of the consulate to travel
to the home country.
"This flight is economically profitable and would ensure Azerbaijanis
living in Kars to have more information on truths about the country.
On the other hand, they can struggle against the forces aiming to break
the friendly relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan," he said.