Turkish FM congratulates Azerbaijan, shares pride in nation’s 2020 victory

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan extended his congratulations to Azerbaijan on Victory Day, celebrated on November 8.

Fidan shared his message on his official page on the social network X, as per Caliber.Az.

"From the bottom of my heart, I congratulate brotherly Azerbaijan on Victory Day. I remember with deep respect the heroes of that historic struggle that ensured the reunification of Karabakh with its native land, pray for the mercy of the Almighty for all Martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the homeland, and remember the veterans with gratitude," he stated.

Kardeş Azerbaycan’ın 8 Kasım Zafer Günü’nü en içten duygularımla kutluyorum.

Karabağ’ın öz topraklarına kavuşmasını sağlayan o tarihi mücadelenin kahramanlarını saygıyla anıyor; vatan uğruna can veren tüm şehitlerimizi rahmetle, gazilerimizi minnetle yâd ediyorum.

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— Hakan Fidan (@HakanFidan) November 8, 2025

Fidan also underscored the enduring significance of Karabakh, affirming: "Karabakh is Azerbaijan!" 

He expressed confidence that this truth will remain in the memory of the people and shape the future of the region.

"Today, being in Baku together with our president [Recep Tayyip Erdoğan], we once again deeply feel our brotherhood and are proud to share the pride of the Azerbaijani people," he added.

Victory Day, observed annually on November 8, commemorates Azerbaijan’s triumph in the 44-day war of 2020 and the liberation of Shusha, a decisive turning point in the conflict. The city’s liberation after nearly three decades of occupation has been described as the “pinnacle” of Azerbaijan’s counter-offensive.

The war, which began on September 27, 2020, concluded with a trilateral ceasefire signed on November 10, 2020, by Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia. Following the conflict, President Ilham Aliyev declared November 8 as Victory Day, symbolising the restoration of Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and national unity.

Each year, the anniversary is marked with official ceremonies, military parades, and celebrations in Baku, Shusha, Khankendi, and other liberated regions. Cultural and sporting events, including the “Victory Run” in the capital, also form part of the nationwide commemorations.

By Tamilla Hasanova