"Our countries possess vast natural resources, which is a major advantage. These natural resources serve to strengthen our states, improve the well-being of our peoples, and also play an important role for the entire world."

Operativ Media reports that President Ilham Aliyev made these remarks while receiving the heads of security services of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member countries.

The head of state emphasized that energy security issues are of critical importance, especially under current conditions along the perimeter of our borders.