Ilham Aliyev on cooperation format Azerbaijan – Turkey – Russia

“Trilateral cooperation format Russia – Azerbaijan – Turkey can be formed in the near future.” This was stated by the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with the heads of the Russian media at the club editors of the TASS.

According to the head of state, it is no secret that the de facto and tripartite cooperation format is already being formed.

“It is not yet formalized, there were no meetings of foreign ministers, not to mention the presidents, but it is formed. It is formed on the basis of common interests, pragmatism and similarity,” – pointed to Ilham Aliyev.

The President also noted the general features of management systems and values ​​that are committed to three countries and emphasized the trust relationship between Turkish Presidents Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“Both of them are publicly talking about. I think that the day is not far away when we have to formalize these relationships. Since Azerbaijan is an ally of Russia and Turkey, then as if the next step appears. This is not ours, but we For our part, they always worked on the rapprochement of the interests of the two countries, “the president said.

Ilham Aliyev also called the Declaration on the allied interaction of Russia and Azerbaijan signed on Tuesday, a historical achievement.

“because with two great countries, with two neighbors Azerbaijan has alliative relationships. I think no other country boasts it. I’m not talking about the fact that with a member of NATO member and the country – the head of the CSTO. This is actually an achievement, “said the head of state.