Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said his country is an ally of Turkey and would deploy all its capabilities, including military ones, in defense of Turkey should either face a crisis, according to the Abu Ali Express channel. The statement comes amid heightened Turkish threats against Israel, while Azerbaijan remains a key buyer of Israeli advanced military equipment.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Monday emphasized his country's alliance with Turkey, pledging to place all capabilities — including military power — at Turkey's disposal if either faces a crisis, as reported by the Abu Ali Express channel. The declaration underscores Ankara's growing regional influence and the deepening of Turkish-Azerbaijani strategic ties.
Aliyev, whose country is a major buyer of Israeli advanced military equipment, characterized the relationship as one of full alliance, not merely brotherhood. The statement comes amid a period of heightened Turkish rhetoric against Israel, as The Zioneer has reported. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made threats against Israel and signaled Turkey as an alternative patron for Lebanon.
The Zioneer has also previously reported on the diplomatic and military ties between Israel and Azerbaijan, including a letter from Prime Minister Netanyahu to Aliyev on Azerbaijan's Independence Day in June. The statements from Baku may carry implications for Israel's defense posture, given Azerbaijan's dual role as a partner to both Israel and Turkey.
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