Turkish president commemorates Azerbaijan’s Independence Day with tribute to national heroes

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Azerbaijan as the country marks May 28 - the Independence Day.

Erdogan shared a message on his official social media account X on the occasion of the national day of Azerbaijan,  Caliber.Az reports.

Can Azerbaycan’ın 28 Mayıs Müstakillik Günü’nü tebrik ediyorum.

Hayatları pahasına Azerbaycan’ın bağımsızlığına sahip çıkan, istiklal ve istikbal yolunda verdiğimiz şanlı mücadeleleri şehadetleriyle taçlandıran tüm kahramanlarımızı rahmet ve saygıyla yâd ediyorum. 🇹🇷🇦🇿 pic.twitter.com/vuIOfNTOq7

— Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) May 28, 2025

The Turkish president paid tribute to the memory of martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and enduring prosperity.

By Vafa Guliyeva