Turkish defense minister rules out military threat against third countries

"The strengthening of the Azerbaijani army and the Turkish Armed Forces is not a threat to other countries," Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar said at a joint press conference with Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel-General Zakir Hasanov, Report informs.

"We continue to work on the development of our Armed Forces, the protection of our countries and nation. We are also very pleased with the development of our armies day by day. Everyone sees that Azerbaijan and Turkey are doing everything possible for peace and tranquility in the Caucasus," the Turkish Minister of National Defense said.