Occupied territories of Azerbaijan must be freed and the principle of territorial integrity of states must be respected, Turkish President Abdullah Gul told a press conference following the 11th ECO summit, adding the status-quo does not meet interests of anybody.
Gul said the BSEC meeting recently held in Turkey adopted a message calling for liberation of Azerbaijani lands occupied by Armenia and opportunity of joining international economic projects as a result of future peace and stability in Caucasus.
He expressed hope the problem would be solved peacefully very soon and refugees would return home. Gul noted Turkey continues its efforts towards creation of the Stability and Cooperation Platform.
Turkish President congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on his birthday and wished him activity in his future activity.

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