Shusha Declaration envisages deepening of Azerbaijani-Turkish relations in all spheres Ambassador's statement

Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Cahit Bagci has said that the Shusha Declaration reflects not only the political will of the heads of state of Türkiye and Azerbaijan but also the nations' will.

"This declaration envisages deepening of relations in all spheres. Today we are talking about expanding ties in the academic sphere. We are ready to share experience and knowledge in the field of medicine with brotherly Azerbaijan. From now on, I think the exchange in the academic sphere will be useful, particularly in terms of rapprochement of our structures," APA quotes the envoy as saying.

On June 15, 2021, Azerbaijan and Türkiye signed the Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations, during Erdogan’s first official visit to Shusha, eight months after Azerbaijan’s victory in the war with Armenia in 2020. The document focuses on defence cooperation, promoting regional stability and prosperity, and establishing new transportation routes.

It affirms joint efforts by the two armies in the face of foreign threats. The declaration also pledges joint efforts to restructure and modernise the armed forces. Moreover, the two nations affirm to encourage the execution of joint projects to develop capabilities in the fields of sea, air, and space.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said that the Shusha Declaration on allied relations signed with Türkiye on June 15, carries strategic importance for Eurasia and fosters peace and security in the South Caucasus region.

Describing the Shusha Declaration as the triumph of the new geopolitical realities, Aliyev said that this historic document ratified the allied status of the friendship, fraternity and partnership ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.