Azerbaijani FM congratulates Türkiye on 110th anniversary of Çanakkale victory PHOTO

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov has congratulated Türkiye on the 110th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Çanakkale.

The foreign minister published his congratulatory message on his social network page X, Caliber.Az reports.

“Today, on the 110th anniversary of the victory in the Battle of Çanakkale, we honor with deep respect the memory of our heroic Shehidis and Gazis who gave their lives for freedom and independence. Çanakkale is not passable, the Motherland is inseparable!” the message reads.

Bu gün, Çanaqqala Zəfərinin 110-cu ildönümündə, azadlıq və müstəqillik yolunda öz canlarını qurban vermiş qəhrəman şəhidləri və qazilərimizi dərin ehtiramla yad edirik.

Çanaqqala keçilməz, vətən bölünməz!🇦🇿🇹🇷@TC_Disisleri pic.twitter.com/p3CYGB2Oux

— Jeyhun Bayramov (@Bayramov_Jeyhun) March 18, 2025

Let’s note that today, March 18, marks a solemn day of remembrance in Türkiye — Çanakkale Victory and Şehit Memorial Day, a pivotal occasion that commemorates the valour of Turkish soldiers during the legendary Battle of Çanakkale (Gallipoli) in World War I.

The Battle of Çanakkale was a decisive moment when the Ottoman Empire successfully repelled a massive Entente force, including British and French troops, who sought control over the strategically crucial Dardanelles Strait. The victory not only preserved Ottoman control over the waterway but also lifted the spirit of the Turkish people, signalling the dawn of a new era — the War of Independence, which ultimately birthed the modern Republic of Türkiye.

A key figure in this victory was Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk), whose leadership and military genius on the battlefield proved instrumental. His strategic brilliance in defending the strait paved the way for his future role as the founder and first president of the Republic of Türkiye. 

By Khagan Isayev