Azerbaijani president congratulates Türkiye on PKK dissolution in call with President Erdoğan

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a telephone conversation on July 12 with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, extending warm congratulations to the Turkish people over a landmark development concerning the PKK terrorist organisation.

President Ilham Aliyev sincerely congratulated the brotherly Turkish people on the PKK terrorist organization's decision to dissolve itself and lay down its weapons. He emphasized that this significant development is a brilliant triumph of the resolute policy, strong leadership, unwavering will, national unity, and solidarity under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

During the phone call, President Ilham Aliyev described this step toward achieving a “Terror-Free Türkiye” as a crucial turning point that contributes to peace and stability in the region. He wished the Turkish state and people success in the full implementation of this decision.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed gratitude to President Ilham Aliyev for his support and attention, highlighting the successful development of the friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye in all areas.

During the conversation, the heads of state exchanged views on the prospects of the Azerbaijan-Türkiye strategic alliance.

By Vugar Khalilov