Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that he would discuss steps to ensure the security of Azerbaijan's borders with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during the upcoming meeting. His words are quoted by TASS.
Cavusoglu stressed that Ankara and Moscow continue to cooperate despite their differences of opinion. As an example, he cited the interaction of countries to resolve conflicts in Syria and Libya. “We will also discuss the topic of Azerbaijan and Armenia. It is necessary that the security of the borders of Azerbaijan be ensured within the framework of international law. In this matter, we will consider the steps to be taken, ”the diplomat said at a press conference in Ankara.
It is expected that negotiations between Cavusoglu and Lavrov will take place in Sochi on December 29. The ministers will take part in a meeting of the Joint Strategic Planning Group, which operates within the framework of the Russian-Turkish Cooperation Council of the highest level.
On November 9, the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan adopted a joint statement suggesting an end to hostilities in Nagorno-Karabakh from November 10. The parties to the conflict settled on their positions. Azerbaijan gained control over the territories of Aghdam, Gazakh, Kelbajar and Lachin regions. Russian peacekeepers entered the region.
