Aliyev and Erdogan Reaffirm Strong Alliance During Victory Day Celebrations

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Azerbaijan for the country's Victory Day celebrations.

During a joint press conference in the city of Shusha, both leaders praised the close relationship between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. They said their friendship and cooperation would continue for generations.

Aliyev praised Erdogan's leadership, saying Türkiye had become a major global power. Both presidents also stressed that no outside country would be able to weaken the relationship between their nations.

Aliyev Highlights Military Discipline During the Conflict

During his speech, President Aliyev praised the discipline of Azerbaijan's armed forces during the conflict with Armenia.

He claimed that no Azerbaijani soldier deserted the army during the fighting. He compared this with statements from Armenian officials, who reportedly acknowledged around 12,000 cases of desertion among Armenian forces.

Aliyev used these figures to highlight the difference between the two armies during the conflict.

He also spoke about former Armenian officials who had previously made threats against Azerbaijan. Aliyev said some of those individuals were now being held in Azerbaijani prisons.

His comments highlighted the continuing political tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Erdogan and Aliyev Send a Message to Other Countries

Both leaders also spoke about countries they believe are trying to weaken relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

President Erdogan said efforts to damage the friendship between the two nations would not succeed.

He stressed that Türkiye and Azerbaijan would continue supporting each other despite outside pressure.

Their statements showed their shared position on regional security and political cooperation.

What the Alliance Means for the South Caucasus

The close relationship between Türkiye and Azerbaijan plays an important role in the South Caucasus.

The two countries cooperate in several areas, including trade, energy, defence, and regional development.

Their continued partnership could strengthen their influence in the region and support joint economic and security projects.

The Victory Day meeting in Shusha also provided an opportunity for both leaders to show their shared political position.

Their latest statements indicate that Türkiye and Azerbaijan intend to maintain close cooperation and continue supporting each other on regional and international issues.

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Analysis and reporting by the Fyrim team.