Turkish Defense Minister: We try to stand by Azerbaijan

"We try to stand by friendly and brotherly Azerbaijan and Libya," Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, Report informs.

"We were very moved by the motivation and dedication of the Turkish Armed Forces. Despite all the shortcomings, embargoes, and restrictions, we overcame everything and will continue in this way. Why? Because we have a will and determination to fight. Even if only one person remains, we will continue to fight to raise our flag," he said.

Referring to the fight against the PKK terrorist group, Akar said that the PKK could never represent the Kurds living in Turkey.

"There is already an identity problem. There are Armenians, Europeans, and Africans in the PKK. Unfortunately, there are Turks as well. In other words, the PKK is a terrorist group," he said.