The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Turkey emphasize the importance of joint projects

The foreign ministers of Turkey and Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov and Mevlut Cavusoglu, at a bilateral meeting in Antalya discussed the issues of cooperation between Baku and Ankara on various problems. The meeting was held within the framework of the trilateral meeting of the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Turkmenistan.

The sides noted with satisfaction that the opening in the near future of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway will contribute to regional development, expansion of trade and economic relations, increase trade turnover.

It was also emphasized that the implementation of the TAP and  TANAP pipelines will play an important role in energy security of Europe.

Joint military exercises by Armed Forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey  taking place  currently  increase their operational capacity, serve to strengthen peace and security in the region.

Ministers noted and the importance of negotiations in trilateral format with the participation of Turkmenistan. Such meetings are a contribution to the development of political, economic, trade, humanitarian, energy, transport and other ties between the two countries, press service of the Foreign Ministry of Azerbaijan.-06D-