From euronews · Nargiz Mammadzada · · 1m 50s
Erdoğan and Aliyev Celebrate Victory Day Unity
Erdoğan joins Aliyev for Azerbaijan’s Victory Day commemoration, reaffirming their alliance.
In brief
Erdoğan joins Aliyev for Azerbaijan’s Victory Day commemoration, reaffirming their alliance. Azerbaijan and Turkey celebrated Victory Day with joint commemorations, emphasizing their unbreakable bond. Originally reported by euronews.
Azerbaijan Marks Sixth Victory Day
Azerbaijan celebrated Victory Day on Sunday with nationwide commemorations marking six years since the end of the Karabakh war.
Aliyev Lays Wreath at Victory Monument
President Ilham Aliyev led commemorations by laying a wreath at the Victory Monument in Khankendi, honoring Azerbaijani soldiers who died in the 2020 war.
Aliyev Calls Shusha Liberation Decisive
Aliyev declared the liberation of Shusha on 8 November 2020 the decisive moment that ended the conflict, celebrating the nation's victory six years ago.
“The liberation of Shusha effectively decided the outcome of the Second Garabagh War”
Erdoğan Travels to Azerbaijan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan traveled to Azerbaijan at Aliyev's invitation to participate in Victory Day commemorations despite recent diplomatic disagreements.
Aliyev Highlights Alliance Strength
Aliyev stated that Erdoğan's presence on Victory Day demonstrated their alliance's strength, declaring this unity will last forever.
“This unity will last forever”
Erdoğan's Message on Victory
Erdoğan praised Azerbaijan's victory six years ago, calling it a source of pride for the Turkic world and a testament to the nation's just cause.
“six years ago, under the resolute leadership of my brother Ilham, the Azerbaijani people stood united and, with great heroism, restored Karabakh’s freedom”
Shared Historical Bond
The alliance was reinforced during the 44-day war between Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2020, when Turkey provided political and military support to Azerbaijan.
Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations
Azerbaijan and Turkey formalized their alliance on 15 June 2021 with the Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations, strengthening defense and security cooperation.
Reconstruction Efforts in Karabakh
Azerbaijan has returned 97,000 people to the territories regained since the war, with state infrastructure expenditure surpassing €10 billion since 2020.
Joint Press Conference
Erdoğan and Aliyev shook hands during a joint press conference, reaffirming their unbreakable bond and shared strategic interests.
The essence
Azerbaijan and Turkey celebrated Victory Day with joint commemorations, emphasizing their unbreakable bond.
