February 3, 2007 - 14:49 AMT
Turkey calls on Azerbaijan to prepare for war
"I should say with regret that the OSCE Minsk Group is one of the most inactive organizations engaged in international mediation," said Nevzat Yalcintas, the head of the Turkish delegation to the OSCE. In his words, it's hard to resolve the problem existing between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Turkey's representative is convinced that Azerbaijan should be ready for war. "Speaking in modern language, if do not want cessation of territories and want peace, prepare for war. Azerbaijan should be ready to protect its territories. Certainly, the current situation may incline to a peaceful settlement, that is to the main goal of the OSCE MG. However, is the problem is not settled peacefully Azerbaijan should get ready for any development," the Turkish deputy said.

At that he expressed surprise over the fact that Azerbaijan and Turkey have not concluded a security agreement yet. In his words, the agreement should be signed as soon as the international situation is favorable for it, reports APA.