Aliyev, Guler discuss bilateral issues

ArmInfo.  President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev at a meeting with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler congratulated the latter on the self-dissolution of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), calling it a historic event.  As reported by Azerbaijani media with reference to the press service of the President of Azerbaijan, Guler, in turn, expressed confidence that from now on there will be peace in Turkey, and emphasized the significance of this development for the region.

The Minister of National Defense of Turkey said that they will continue to do their utmost to further expand cooperation with the Armed Forces of brotherly Azerbaijan.  During the meeting, the sides highlighted the effective  cooperation  between the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan and Turkey, stressing the successful conduct of joint military exercises.


They expressed confidence that the brotherly and allied relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey would continue to develop successfully in all areas, including the military sphere. The role of the close relationship between the two heads of state in  strengthening bilateral ties was also emphasized. Guler met with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov on the same day. The ministers discussed bilateral relations and regional issues.