OMM Newsroom
Statements by some Turkish political figures and media representatives about developments in Azerbaijan have prompted discussion amid relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
“Operative Information Center-OMM”, citing AzTV, reports that commentators have warned that the positions of some political circles in Turkey could harm the interests of the Azerbaijani people and relations between the two countries.
They said information shared through Iranian- and Turkish-origin accounts, particularly on Telegram and TikTok, raises concerns about information security. Such activity, they stressed, is inconsistent with the principles of mutual respect in interstate relations and the fight against disinformation.
Commentators also addressed statements they viewed as interference in Azerbaijan’s internal affairs. They said remarks by individual Turkish politicians and lawmakers about developments in Azerbaijan could negatively affect relations between the two brotherly peoples.
At the same time, they stressed that the positions of individuals do not determine the overall character of interstate relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
The statements also highlighted Azerbaijan’s growing role in the region. They said the country’s participation in regional and global politics, its emphasis on the peace agenda and its role as a key transit hub on international trade corridors could cause concern in some circles.
The commentators alleged that information campaigns were targeting stability in Azerbaijan, unity between the people and the state, and the country’s multi-vector foreign policy, using religious and other factors.
The authors say Azerbaijan should remain prepared for hybrid threats and continue measures to protect information security.
