Ankara is ready for tough measures to preserve the strategic alliance with Baku: Political analyst Petro Kolchin Piotr Kolchin said about the dismissal of Erdogan's adviser, due to his words about the hijab ban in Azerbaijan. In general, such a harsh response from Ankara indicates that Erdogan plans to strengthen, at least, Aliev's information and diplomatic support in the face of the protest. In Azerbaijan, this issue is quite controversial because Erdogan is known to rely on religious issues and manage these issues to mobilize his voters. But maintaining relations with Azerbaijan is of course a priority for him. Any information that could work on Aliev's opponents, he will suppress at his level, said the political scientist. According to the expert, Erdogan is very pragmatic about religious issues and Azerbaijan is strategically important to him as a window to Asia. The dismissals are a clear sign of toughness and determination, an indication that it is better for Turkish speakers to remain silent about the protests taking place in Azerbaijan. This is a series of priorities and an indicator that Erdogan is very pragmatic about religious issues on the international stage. Azerbaijan is important to him as a window to Asia, as a cause of trade infrastructure, through which Armenia will connect Turkey with the central region of Asia with the possibility of reaching China. For the preservation of this property, Ankara is ready for tough measures, Kolcin said. @alphanewsam Subscribe to Alpha News VK - Zen - Site - TikTok.