Turkish Haber Global TV hosted a discussion addressing the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
According to Report, Turkish General Yucel Karauz, who took part in the discussion, stressed the importance of Russia holding accountable those who refused to permit the crashed plane to land at Grozny and other airports, in accordance with legal standards.
"Since the accident, it has become clear that the plane was not deliberately shot down. Immediately after the crash, the pilot searched for a place to land. Had the pilot known that landing at nearby ports was impossible, he would have returned to Baku. Russia must transparently reveal the individuals responsible for this situation. Under Ilham Aliyev's leadership, Azerbaijan has been advocating for the rights of its citizens in an open, transparent, and international manner since the accident."
Karauz also noted that Russia's apology to Azerbaijan for the incident is a testament to the unified state, people, and leadership, flourishing under Ilham Aliyev's guidance.
Former Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic, another participant in the discussion, mentioned that Azerbaijani officials promptly arrived at the crash site and confirmed that the accident was not caused by a flock of birds:
"With Azerbaijan's determination, Russia issued a statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin values Azerbaijan greatly. This was evident during the 44-day Patriotic War. There are no issues between the two nations. The authorities at Grozny airport are at fault here."
The former ambassador added that if Azerbaijan's conditions are met moving forward, both the Azerbaijani people and the families of the deceased will find greater moral comfort.
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