A rare public dispute has emerged between Turkish President Erdogan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev over Islamic dress codes and relations with Israel, highlighting tensions between the two key allies.
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01Summary
- 01President Erdogan criticised Azerbaijani restrictions on hijabs in schools.
- 02President Aliyev defended Azerbaijan's secular dress code policies.
- 03Azerbaijan maintains diplomatic and trade ties with Israel, which Turkey has opposed.
- 04Both leaders are considered close allies and strategic partners of former US President Donald Trump.
02Why it matters
This quarrel could affect regional stability in the South Caucasus and the Black Sea area, as Turkey and Azerbaijan are major energy and transport partners.
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