ANKARA: Turkish, Azeri presidents discuss developments in Caucasus

Anadolu Agency, Turkey
April 23 2009

Turkish, Azeri presidents discuss developments in Caucasus

Ankara, 23 April: Turkish President Abdullah Gul had a phone
conversation with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on Thursday
[23 April].

Both leaders discussed the normalization of relations between Turkey
and Armenia, and the developments in the Caucasus, the Turkish
President’s Office said in a written statement.

"Today’s talks were a continuation of consultations between the two
heads of state in the recent weeks and confirmed the traditional
understanding, solidarity and close cooperation between Turkey and
Azerbaijan that contributes to the stability and welfare of the
region," the statement also said.