Turkey-. Azerbaijan pranks: "Brothers, not bankers" BBC analysis points to Ankara-. Tensions in Baku may extend beyond political and cultural differences, with speculation growing that Turkey is seeking additional financial support from Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani government-aligned media reportedly pushed back, arguing that Azerbaijan's national budget should not become Turkey's financial reserve. Despite Azerbaijan's billions of investments in Turkey, President Ilham Aliyev claims that Azerbaijan pays for its military purchases. The message from Baku: strategic partnership does not mean unlimited financial commitments. Source: BBC News in Azerbaijani.