Aliyev: Azerbaijan Will Stand by TRNC for Recognition of Its Independence

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev stated that they will always stand by their brothers in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) for its recognition as an independent state by the international community.

Aliyev attended the international forum titled “Towards a New World Order” held at ADA University in Baku, where more than 80 experts from 44 countries participated and delivered a speech.

Evaluating the relations with the TRNC, Aliyev said that he is in contact with TRNC President Ersin Tatar.

Aliyev reminded that Azerbaijan played an active role in the TRNC gaining observer status in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) and that he had invited President Ersin Tatar to the Informal Summit of the OTS held in Shusha.

Recalling that the TRNC flag was flown at the OTS Summit in Shusha, Aliyev stated:

“We are always on the side of our brothers. Our policy has always been clear. We have no other agenda on this matter. We only consider how we can help our brothers protect their states. They deserve this historically and because of their actions.”

Aliyev reminded that the TRNC said “yes” to the Annan Plan, while the Greek Cypriot Administration of Southern Cyprus opposed it, and continued:

“What happened afterward? The Greek Cypriot Administration was accepted into the EU. Is this fair? This is a clear example of double standards. Our brothers in the TRNC should rest assured that we will always stand by them in their quest to be recognized as an independent state by the international community.”