Azerbaijan believes Turkish PM will urge U.S. to take serious steps to resolve Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: deputy FM

“We believe that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will want Washington to take serious steps to resolve the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict during his visit to the U.S," Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Araz Azimov said.

Azimov said Turkey has been playing one of the main roles in the region since 1991.

“Turkey is trying to use new resources to continue its policy. But Azerbaijan’s position has strengthened due to the events that happened in last 18-20 years," the deputy foreign minister said.

"Azerbaijan is developing as a leading country in the region and Turkey’s close partner. We want Washington to take into account the achievements gained as a result of the partnership with Turkey and hope that Turkish prime minister will inform Washington about it," he added.

"We believe Erdogan will take into account both Turkey’s and Azerbaijan’s national interests in America,” he said.

Deputy Foreign Minister said other security issues on the regional level might also be discussed during the Turkish prime minister’s visit.

/APA/