ArmInfo. The cessation of hostile actions against Armenia may create conditions for building trust in the region. This is stated in the commentary by press secretary of the RA MFA Anna Naghdalyan in connection with the statement made by the head of the Turkish Foreign Ministry a few days ago about the readiness of Ankara and Baku to normalize relations with Yerevan.
"I would not like to comment on the statements of Turkish-Azerbaijani leadership, which are not consolidated by any action. Moreover, they contradict each other. The Turkish-Azerbaijani military exercises carried out near the Armenian border in violation of relevant OSCE commitments do not prove that the Turkish-Azerbaijani leadership has peaceful intentions towards Armenia. The cessation of hostile actions against Armenia may create conditions for building trust in the region", stated the representative of the Armenian Foreign Ministry.
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense reported that Turkey and Azerbaijan are preparing for the winter military exercises, which will be held near the borders of Armenia from February 1 to Feb.12. In this regard, on January 17 Azerbaijani servicemen arrived in Turkey to take part in these maneuvers, called "Winter- 2021". The exercises will be held in the area of the city of Kars, which previously belonged to the Russian Empire, and today is located 80 kilometers from the border with Armenia. During the Winter 2021 exercise they will practice the landing of tactical airborne assault forces and the delivery of air strikes. Special forces, tankers, gunners, snipers and helicopter pilots will be involved in the maneuvers.