Erdogan: Lachin International Airport will make an important contribution to the development and integration of the region with the world

With the liberation of Azerbaijan's lands from 30 years of occupation, the time has come to transform the region into a center of development and prosperity. I am confident that the Lachin International Airport, which was opened today, will make a significant contribution to the development and integration of the region with the world.

As AZERTAJ reports, this was stated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a summit with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif.

The Turkish leader congratulated Azerbaijan on May 28 - Independence Day, and respectfully honored the memory of the martyrs who gave their lives for the integrity of our country.

The head of the Turkish state called Turkey, Azerbaijan and Pakistan "brotherly countries whose relations are developing on the basis of principles of mutual respect." "Our states share common ideals," Erdogan emphasized, recalling that the total population of the three countries reaches 350 million people, and the combined GDP is 1.5 trillion dollars.

The President emphasized that Ankara is striving for further steps to strengthen economic ties with Baku and Islamabad. "Ankara supports every step aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership of our countries," Erdogan assured.

He noted that regional processes emphasize the importance of cooperation between Turkey, Azerbaijan and Pakistan.