Türkiye pledges continued support for Azerbaijan amid regional peace efforts

Establishing peace and stability in the South Caucasus not only benefits the region but also serves the broader interests of the international community, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgün said.

Akgün made the remarks at a reception in Baku commemorating the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, highlighting the exemplary nature of the close ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

“The brotherly relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan set an example for the entire world,” Akgün stated. “Türkiye will continue to firmly support Azerbaijan on international platforms. Under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, Azerbaijan has liberated the occupied Karabakh and ensured its full sovereignty within its national borders. A historic opportunity has arisen to secure sustainable peace in the region and to initiate the development and strengthening of cooperation.”

He added, “Establishing peace and stability benefits not only the countries of the region but also the international community. Therefore, ensuring lasting peace is our greatest aspiration.”

The Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan spearheaded the organization of a distinguished reception in Baku to mark the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye.

The event commenced with a ceremonial rendition of the national anthems of both nations. Attendees included members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Azerbaijan, military attachés, prominent public and political figures, parliamentarians led by Milli Majlis Speaker Sahiba Gafarova, and representatives from the media, reflecting the occasion’s high-profile and diplomatic significance.

By Vafa Guliyeva