BAKU: Turkish FM: "Turkey Attaches Great Importance To Consultations

TURKISH FM: "TURKEY ATTACHES GREAT IMPORTANCE TO CONSULTATIONS WITH AZERBAIJAN ON REGIONAL POLITICAL ISSUES"

Today.Az
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Dec 25 2008
Azerbaijan

Turkey attaches great importance to consultations with Azerbaijan
on regional political issues, the Turkish Foreign Minister Ali
Babacan said.

Babacan said: "We continue to broaden multi-faceted relations with
Azerbaijan. Our political and economic cooperation is strengthening in
parallel with cultural one." He added "on the other hand, we hope for
continuing dialogue with Armenia and turning a new page in relations
with the country."

Babacan pointed out his country also attaches substantial importance
to political and economic stability in the South Caucasus region.

"Peaceful settlement of problems in region, expansion of regional
cooperation are basis of our policy towards the South Caucasus,"
Babacan underlined.

The Minister also stressed the necessity of building mutual trust
among countries in region in order to achieve resolution of existing
problems.

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