Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan commented on recent developments in Azerbaijan, Turkish Vatan daily reports.

“We will not take any step against Azerbaijan, however, we see certain forces striving to sow discord within Azerbaijan and Turkey, sparing no effort in doing so. Turkish and Azerbaijani people should neglect actions of these provocateurs. We know that Azerbaijani flag is as sacred as Turkish, just as Turkish and Azerbaijani lands. Azerbaijani interests to be of same priority as the Turkish ones. Azerbaijani sadness is our pain, and their happiness-is our happiness. Those seeking to harm Azerbaijani-Turkish relations do their utmost. As is known, one can find these people in Turkey too. Our people saw those turning FIFA decision into provocations during Turkey-Armenia football match. Azerbaijani nations should ignore these dirty games. Azerbaijan knows what the removal of Turkish flags near the victims’ memorial means. I am confident that Azerbaijani brothers will comment on the matter as well,” Erdogan said.