Turkish Ambassador: "May Azerbaijan’s independence be eternal!"

Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Jahit Bagchi, has extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of its Day of Restoration of State Independence, celebrated on October 18, Caliber.Az reports.

In a post on his social media account on X, Ambassador Bagchi remarked:

"Today is the Day of Restoration of Independence in Azerbaijan. May your independence be everlasting, my brother. I wish prosperity, peace, and sustainable development to Azerbaijan. Happy holiday, Azerbaijan!"

The Turkish Foreign Ministry also released a statement marking the restoration of Azerbaijan's state independence. “Congratulations on the Day of Restoration of Independence of our friendly and brotherly Azerbaijan!” the statement declares.

In addition, the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) also congratulated Azerbaijan on this significant day. In a statement shared on X, the OTS expressed heartfelt wishes to the government and the fraternal people of Azerbaijan, celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the restoration of the Republic's independence.

The message conveyed hopes for continued success, stability, and prosperity for the nation.

Notably, Azerbaijan celebrates its Day of Restoration of State Independence on October 18. On that date in 1991, the Supreme Council adopted the "Constitutional Act on State Independence," declaring the USSR an occupier and affirming Azerbaijan's status as the legal successor to the 1918 republic.

A subsequent referendum on December 29, 1991, overwhelmingly supported independence. This year marks the 33rd anniversary of Azerbaijan’s restoration of its independence.

By Aghakazim Guliyev