Ankara has a positive position in regard to the statement of the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about a possible positive role of Turkey in the settlement of Karabakh conflict, said the Turkish Foreign Ministry, reports the Trend.

The report reads that Turkey first of all wishes peace and stability in the South Caucasus. Meanwhile, the Turkish Foreign Ministry, do not hesitate to declare that the "respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries in the region will contribute to peace and stability in the region." The Turkish Foreign Ministry noted that " the unconstructive position of Armenia in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict poses a risk for a long-term peace and stability in the region."

At the same time the ministry added that Turkey supported Azerbaijan in the issue of Karabakh and is in favor of solving the issue within the framework of the Azerbaijani territorial integrity and sovereignty. "

Undoubtedly, Turkey will support Azerbaijan’s position in this issue. In this regard, Turkey as a member of the OSCE Minsk Group is closely monitoring the settlement process and is trying to promote negotiations by means of close contacts with Azerbaijan, "said the Foreign Ministry. It is worthy to note, that yesterday, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Turkey's positive role can lead to the opening of the border with Armenia.