We are a very happy country because we have such an ally and brother as Turkey, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said in his interview to TRT Haber (News) TV channel, Trend reports.

“Of course, the moral support provided to us by Turkey, as well as the products of the Turkish defense industry that we have, strengthen us, and the whole world can see that. The Turkish army is the second strongest army in NATO today. No-one can resist the Turkish army. Everyone can see and understand this. We are also building a small model of the Turkish army. Inshallah, we will build it together. No-one in the region can resist us either. Our cause and that of Turkey is a just cause,” the head of state said.

“We are protecting ourselves and our citizens, we want to preserve our territorial integrity. We do not claim the lands of other countries. But what belongs to us must remain with us. For 30 years now, Armenians have been exploiting our ancient land, not allowing our people to return to these lands. International mediators remain indifferent and pay no heed. This being the case, Azerbaijan will do it itself,” the Azerbaijani president said.