A Step Ahead Towards the Stage of Maturation in Azerbaijani-Turkish Relations: The Trans Anatolian Pipeline Evaluation Note / Burcu Gültekin Punsmann
"The signature of the memorandum of understanding between Azerbaijan and Turkey on 11 December 2011 to establish the consortium that will build the Trans Anatolian Pipeline (TANAP) to supply gas from Shah Deniz gas field to Europe through Turkey was a surprise development. The signature of the inter-governmental agreement is expected for 30 June 2012. The Azerbaijani-Turkish pipeline project will emancipate the bilateral relations from the realm of emotions, set clearly the interests of each side, thus transferring cooperation between the two states on a healthier ground based on win-win pragmatic dealings..."
- A Step Ahead Towards the Stage of Maturation in Azerbaijani Turkish Relations The Trans Anatolian Pipeline