Global media outlets spotlight Azerbaijan’s fifth-anniversary Victory Parade PHOTO

The grand military parade held at Azadliq Square in Baku in honor of the fifth anniversary of the glorious Victory in the Patriotic War was at the center of attention of leading global mass media, per Azertag.

The news materials quoted the words of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, emphasising that the parade fully demonstrated the military power of the Azerbaijani army, as well as providing information about the Patriotic War.

The military parade received particularly wide coverage in leading media outlets of Türkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, including Anadolu Agency, TRT Avaz, TRT Haber, A Haber, Haber Global, NTV, newspapers Milliyet, Hürriyet, Habertürk, Akşam, Sabah, Yeni Şafak, Türkiye Gazetesi, Kıbrıs Gazetesi, and other media. Leading news agencies, TV channels, newspapers, and news portals of both fraternal countries drew the attention of millions of viewers and readers to the speeches of Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as to the military equipment and weaponry presented at the parade.

The publications included quotes from the statements of the leaders of Türkiye and Azerbaijan about the need to ensure lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus, the close fraternal unity between Baku and Ankara, and the development of regional cooperation. In the "Main News" section of Anadolu agency, particular attention was given to President Ilham Aliyev’s words that the statement made by President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the Patriotic War, “Azerbaijan is not alone, Türkiye is beside Azerbaijan!” was a very serious message to the whole world, as well as President Aliyev’s statement: “The Azerbaijani people will never forget this fraternal support.” A quote from President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was also highlighted: “We perceive this victory not as a conclusion, but as another step towards long-term peace in the Caucasus.”

Special attention was given to the statement of the President of Türkiye that after Azerbaijan's historic victory in the 44-day war, the geopolitical balance in Asia and Europe changed. Numerous photographs of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan were published in the news materials, emphasizing the importance of restoring Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty for the entire Turkic world.

Leading media outlets of Pakistan, including ARN News Centre, AAJ News (AAJ TV), The Express Tribune, Brecorder, Geo News, 24 News HD, and Minute Mirror, reported on the scale of the military parade, the joint participation of the armed forces of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan, as well as the military equipment and aviation demonstrated. Special attention was given to the speech of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the statements of the head of state about the decisive support provided by Türkiye and Pakistan to Azerbaijan during the Patriotic War were widely covered. It was also noted that President Ilham Aliyev expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its firm support in Azerbaijan's just struggle and highly appreciated Islamabad’s role in ensuring regional stability in South Asia. The publications particularly emphasized the participation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in the parade, noting the close cooperation of the armies of the three fraternal countries. Pakistani media also highlighted the significance of the parade in terms of strengthening regional cooperation and consolidating peace and stability in the South Caucasus. In this context, The Express Tribune especially noted the statement of the Prime Minister of Pakistan at the military parade regarding friendship and regional solidarity.

Pakistani media also reported on the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to Azerbaijan, his meeting with the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the trilateral meeting of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan.

Leading media outlets of the United Arab Emirates, including the portals UAE BARQ, Emarat Al Youm, Al Bayan, Sharjah24, and 20Four, also widely covered the military parade dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Victory in the Patriotic War. The reports provided detailed coverage of the scale of the parade, the military equipment demonstrated, and the military power of the Azerbaijani army. Special attention was paid to the statements of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif made during the parade. The materials also reflected the statements of the leaders of Azerbaijan and Türkiye on regional cooperation and ensuring peace and stability in the South Caucasus.

Authoritative Georgian portals 1tv.ge, 24news.ge, aktual.ge, and interpress.ge also published news about the military parade and celebrations organized in Azerbaijan on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of the Victory in the Patriotic War.

The published materials reported on the solemn celebration of Victory Day in Azerbaijan, the military parade held in Baku dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Victory, and the participation of the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as well as other officials, including quotes from their speeches.

A number of Russian publications also published articles about the military parade. Gazeta.ru, drawing attention to the scale of the parade, noted that more than 5,000 servicemen participated, over 150 units of military equipment were demonstrated, and military ships were lined up on the Caspian Sea. News.ru highlighted the symbolic statement of President Ilham Aliyev: “They said they would drink tea in Baku, but now they drink Azerbaijani tea in the detention center.” Vestikavkaza.ru emphasized the participation of honorary guests – President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.

The Spanish agency EFE also paid special attention to the military parade. In the information published by the agency, particular emphasis was placed on the participation of the leaders of Türkiye and Pakistan in the military parade dedicated to the fifth anniversary of the Victory in the Second Karabakh War. The report included statements by the presidents of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, as well as the leaders’ views that Azerbaijan’s Victory opened a new chapter for peace, development, and security in the region. This news was also published by the Swiss media outlet Swissinfo.ch citing EFE.

The Romanian publication Ultima-ora paid particular attention to the statements from President Ilham Aliyev’s speech at the parade, recalling that from the first hours of the Second Karabakh War, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan demonstrated his support for Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijani people, and the Azerbaijani army.

The influential Moldovan publication Moldova Today highlighted the joint participation of the Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Pakistani armed forces in the military parade in Baku, the speeches of the leaders of the three fraternal countries, the demonstration of military equipment, and the strengthening of stability in the region. “This parade is not just a display of weapons, but the beginning of a new geopolitical reality in the region,” the publication emphasized.

The Bulgarian publication 24 Chasa cited statements of President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made during his speech at the parade, noting the significance of Azerbaijan’s Victory, which is the pride of the entire Turkic world. The article emphasized that the liberation of Karabakh is of great importance for all Turkic peoples. Additionally, the publication noted Türkiye’s active support for Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijani army, the heroism of Azerbaijani servicemen, and the role of national unity in achieving Victory. It was highlighted that on the territories liberated from occupation, development, peace, and tranquility now prevail.

Leading Egyptian media outlets — Al Shorouk, Al Ahram, and Cairo24 — also widely covered the military parade in Baku. The news detailed the high-ranking guests participating in the event, the military equipment demonstrated, as well as the joint participation of the armed forces of Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Pakistan. Egyptian media paid special attention to the speeches of the leaders of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, emphasizing the significance of the event in terms of strengthening stability and regional cooperation in the South Caucasus.

The military parade was also covered by the authoritative Forbes magazine, the English-language publication Arab News from Saudi Arabia, and other media structures. In a comprehensive report published in Forbes, it was emphasized that the military parade demonstrated the military power of Azerbaijan. It was noted that Azerbaijan, in particular, is developing the arsenal of its Air Forces and Air Defense Forces using the most modern types of weapons and defense systems.