March 7, 2006 - 13:13 AMT
Turkey May Provide Military Aid to Azerbaijan
"If there is an agreement on creation of military alliance between Azerbaijan and Turkey, "the latter may provide military assistance to Azerbaijan in case of resumption of hostilities," said Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali. In his words, at the moment there is no agreement on military alliance between the states. The Ambassador underscored that Turkey does not support settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict through war. "The sides should work for peace in all circumstances," Mr. Morali said.

The Ambassador also said Turkey is providing different types of assistance to Azerbaijani Armed Forces under the treaty on military cooperation. "Turkey is implementing various programs with Azerbaijan. We shall continue these programs and assistance this year, too. There will also be technical aid, trainings and etc.", said Mr. Morali, reported APA.