Aliyev, Erdogan discuss bilateral relations, processes unfolding in S. Caucasus

BAKU. Jan 9 (Interfax) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed bilateral relations and regional and global processes by phone on Wednesday.

Erdogan initiated the phone call, the Azerbaijani presidential press service said in a statement.

"Recep Tayyip Erdogan emphasized that cooperation between the two countries will continue to develop across all areas. The President of Turkey stated that his country fully supports the achievement of lasting peace in the South Caucasus region and will continue to stand by Azerbaijan at all times," the statement said.

Aliyev said, for his part, that the Azerbaijani-Turkish alliance is based on the "one nation, two states" principle and the sides provide mutual support.

Aliyev and Erdogan exchanged views on the prospects for developing bilateral cooperation in 2025.