We stand by Azerbaijan against Armenia.

Axar.az reports that the statement came from Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.

"We once again strongly condemn the treacherous attack of Armenia against the Tovuz region of Azerbaijan. We are with Azerbaijan and our Azerbaijani comrades-in-arms to the end with all our means against Armenia, which committed genocide in Khojaly in front of the eyes of the whole world and occupied Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan is not alone. Our strong support for Azerbaijan's just cause and territorial integrity will continue in the same form. As Turkey, with a population of 83 million, we stand by our brothers until the end in the struggle to liberate the occupied territories of Azerbaijan," he said.