Türkiye’s defence ministry highlights shared historical ties with Azerbaijan

Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defence has extended congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of May 28 – Independence Day, emphasising the shared historical bonds between the two countries.

“The spirit of independence that arose on May 28, 1918, lives on today in the hearts of Türkiye and Azerbaijan," the ministry said on X, Caliber.Az reports. 

🇦🇿 “Bir kere yükselen bayrak bir daha inmez!”
-Mehmet Emin Resulzade#28Mayıs 1918 tarihinde yükselen istiklal ruhu, bugün de Türkiye ve Azerbaycan’ın yüreğinde yaşamaktadır.

Kardeş ülke Azerbaycan’ın Bağımsızlık Günü'nü kutluyor; asil Türk milletinin ayrılmaz parçası… pic.twitter.com/aOWt4kecub

— T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 28, 2026

“We congratulate our brotherly nation of Azerbaijan on Independence Day and proudly salute the Azerbaijani people. With compassion and gratitude, we honor the memory of our dear martyrs who gave their lives for their homeland, and we express our deep appreciation to the veterans,” the post reads.

By Sabina Mammadli