Erdoğan Congratulates President Ilham Aliyev on Sixth Anniversary of Victory Day

Baku, The Gulf Observer: President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has congratulated President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Victory Day.

In his letter to the Azerbaijani head of state, President Erdoğan wrote: “On behalf of my nation and on my own behalf, I extend my most sincere congratulations to Your Excellency and all my Azerbaijani brothers and sisters on the sixth anniversary of Victory Day, which marked the liberation of ancient Azerbaijani lands that had been under occupation for thirty years.”

Erdoğan: Azerbaijan’s Victory a Source of Pride for the Turkic World

The Turkish President described Azerbaijan’s victory as a source of pride far beyond its borders.

“Azerbaijan’s just struggle, crowned with the Great Victory, has also become a source of pride for the entire Turkic world. The rapid progress in the reconstruction and revival of the liberated territories fills us all with pride,” he wrote.

“One Nation, Two States” and the Shusha Declaration

President Erdoğan highlighted the brotherhood between the two countries, founded on the principle of “One nation, two states” and elevated through the Shusha Declaration.

“Drawing strength from our unwavering bonds of friendship and brotherhood, founded on the principle of ‘One nation, two states’ and elevated to the highest level through the Shusha Declaration, I am fully confident that we will continue to work in close cooperation and solidarity, both in our bilateral relations and in the international arena,” the letter reads.

He also noted the changing outlook for the region. “Thanks to our coordinated efforts to establish lasting peace, tranquility and stability in our region, the South Caucasus is no longer seen as a zone of conflict and instability, but rather as a region of cooperation and development,” he wrote.

Tribute to Martyrs and Veterans

President Erdoğan paid tribute to those who gave their lives in the war. “I pray for God’s mercy upon our heroic martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for their Motherland’s independence. I honor their cherished memory with deep respect and reverence and express my gratitude to our veterans,” he wrote.

The Turkish President wished President Ilham Aliyev robust health and happiness, and wished the brotherly people of Azerbaijan a prosperous and peaceful future.