Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said the possibility of establishing a Turkish military base in Azerbaijan within the framework of the Shusha agreement signed by the two countries.
"The topic (of a Turkish military base in Azerbaijan) is not outside the clauses of the Shusha agreement. Further development of this issue is possible. The main thing now is to ensure border security. Negotiations to be held between Ilham Aliyev and Vladimir Putin, and also to be held by us, can develop this topic," Erdogan told Turkish reporters in Baku, where he was on a visit. He was quoted by Hurriyet newspaper.
The text of the Shusha Declaration, signed by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Turkey on Tuesday, notes in particular that the two countries will act together in the event of a threat or aggression by a third state. The declaration also noted that "the sides will continue joint efforts to modernize the armed forces of the two brotherly countries in accordance with modern requirements".
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Photo: official website of the President of Azerbaijan
Based on materials from RIA Novosti