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Ali Hasanov: The materials released by WikiLeaks are provocative, the aim is to confront Azerbaijan and Turkey

02 December 2010 09:50 (UTC +04:00)

Baku. Rashad Suleymanov â€“ APA. â€œThe materials released by WikiLeaks are provocative, the aim is to confront Azerbaijan and Turkey,â€ chief of socio-political department of the Presidential Administration Ali Hasanov said, APA reports.

According to Ali Hasanov, Azerbaijani President said the country supports diversification in the policy on gas export, there are bitter practices concerning it in the world, therefore, Azerbaijan is pursuing energy policy that will not make it dependant on any country, organization.
â€œPresidentâ€™s words were edited wrote â€œAzerbaijan does not want Turkey to be energy centerâ€. Everybody in Azerbaijan and Turkey knows that Azerbaijanâ€™s national leader Heydar Aliyev underwent pressures for Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline to pass through Turkey, international scandals appeared around Azerbaijan, the issue on the status of the Caspian Sea arose. But despite all this, Azerbaijan overcame the pressures, ensured the pipelineâ€™s passing through Turkey. Can the head of the state that did it say such a word? Of course, President has never said this, this is just an editing made in line with the interests,â€ he said.

Ali Hasanov said some are also trying to confront Azerbaijan and Iran.
â€œSome are seeking foothold to exert pressure on Iran. Our compatriots are living in Iran, we have got relations with this country. We have always stated that Azerbaijan can be a foothold for friendships, cooperation,â€ he said.

Department chief said Azerbaijanâ€™s good relations with Turkey and Iran, close neighbors are not in favor of some.
â€œAs you know these claims were refuted by the press service of Azerbaijani President. These materials are groundless,â€ he said.