BAKU: President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, in a detailed interview with Turkish Haber Turk TV channel, discussed the ongoing military operations, diplomatic efforts, and future plans concerning the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The interview, aired on October 14, 2020, highlighted Azerbaijan's military achievements and the president's perspective on the international response to the conflict. According to Trend News Agency, President Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the Azerbaijani army's recent operations against Armenian forces, which he described as a response to provocations along the front line. The president outlined the successes of the Azerbaijani military, noting the liberation of several cities and villages and the significant losses inflicted on Armenian forces, including the destruction of over 200 tanks and two S-300 anti-aircraft installations. President Aliyev emphasized that Azerbaijan's military actions were focused solely on military targets, adhering strictly to principles that safeguard civ ilian areas. The Azerbaijani leader accused Armenia of expanding the conflict's geography to provoke a response and involve the Collective Security Treaty Organization. He criticized the international community for not providing sufficient support, except for Turkey, which he noted had shown unequivocal backing. President Aliyev also mentioned receiving positive statements from Pakistan and a few other nations, although he remarked on the lack of a broader international consensus. Discussing the diplomatic front, President Aliyev referred to a recent lengthy negotiation in Moscow with Armenian representatives, which did not yield a timeline for Armenian withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh. However, he remained optimistic about future discussions based on the Madrid principles, which call for the return of occupied lands to Azerbaijan. The president firmly rejected any participation of representatives from the self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh republic in future talks. President Aliyev also addressed the intern al situation in Armenia, describing the leadership there as panicking and confused. He blamed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for leading Armenia towards disaster and criticized Pashinyan's administration for its handling of both domestic affairs and the conflict. The Azerbaijani president was dismissive of accusations from Armenia and some international actors regarding the involvement of foreign fighters on Azerbaijan's side, calling these claims unfounded and a reflection of bias in Western media. In his vision for the post-conflict scenario, President Aliyev outlined plans for the integration of the region and the return of Azerbaijani citizens displaced by the conflict. He emphasized the importance of peace and coexistence between Armenians and Azerbaijanis, drawing on Azerbaijan's multiethnic composition and history of peaceful interethnic relations. The interview concluded with President Aliyev reaffirming his commitment to continuing military operations until the full restoration of Azerbaij an's territorial integrity and expressing confidence in the eventual resolution of the conflict at the diplomatic table.