Azerbaijani defence minister congratulates Türkiye on Republic Day

Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister Col-Gen Zakir Hasanov has sent a congratulatory letter to his Turkish counterpart Yasar Guler, and the Chief of the General Staff, Army General Metin Gurak, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Republic of Türkiye.

"I sincerely congratulate you, your loved ones and the entire staff on the 100th anniversary of the Republic Day, I wish you good health, long life, family well-being, success in your hard and honourable work," Hasanov said, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Azerbaijani Defence Ministry.

"Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, with his associates and the valiant Turkish army, freed the people from oppression and founded a completely new state, proclaiming the Republic of Türkiye on October 29, 1923. Since 1923, the Republic of Türkiye has courageously overcome all difficulties on the way to independence. In their memoirs, the enemies recognized the steadfastness of the Turkish soldier and the courage of the Turkish people. The exploits of Turkish citizens in the War of Independence are inscribed in golden letters in the history of Türkiye, overgrown with legends.

Once again, I sincerely congratulate you on the 100th anniversary of the Republic Day. With deep respect, I honor the bright memory of the martyrs who inscribed their names in golden letters in the history of statehood and freedom," the letter says.