Despite the ongoing crisis in Israeli-Turkish relations, Ankara and Jerusalem coordinate positions on urgent issues in Caucasus.

On February 16, high-ranking diplomats led by Pinchas Avivi, Deputy Director-General at the Israeli Foreign Ministry, held consultations in Ankara. Mr. Avivi said later that cooperation with third countries, specifically Caucasian, was in focus. Remaining Azerbaijan’s closest ally and caring about the rights of Azerbaijanis in Nagorno Karabakh, Turkey has firmly decided to sign an agreement with Armenia, according to him.

Asked by IzRus about the motion on the Armenian Genocide recognition which can be soon discussed in Knesset, Mr. Avivi said, “Our official position remains unchangeable. This is an issue to be resolved by Armenia and Turkey. We stand against any interference of third countries.”