Erdoghan: “The steps taken by Azerbaijan means its de-facto recognition of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus”

The press of the island gave full coverage of the visit of Azerbaijani parliamentarians to Lefkosha and appreciated this step as “the first country, excluding Turkey to attend the holiday ceremonies”. Azerbaijani delegation will conduct several meetings with President Mehmet Ali Talat and other officials of TRNC today.

Turkish Prime Minister Rajab Tayyib Erdogan approved the steps taken by Azerbaijan in the direction of rescuing Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus from international isolation. ”It means that, Azerbaijan de-facto recognizes Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and I am confident these steps will taken be regularly”.

/APA/