Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and his Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul discussed the issue on lifting of visa requirements between the states, they told a joint press conference following signing of the documents, AzerTag reported.

“Turkey took practical steps aimed at unilateral lifting of the visa regime with all Turkic-speaking countries.  I am hopeful that after all procedures are completed relevant step will be taken by the Azerbaijani side, “Aliyev stated.

The Turkish President also expressed hope that the states will lift visa requirements.