Fidan reaffirms Türkiye, Azerbaijan strong ties as 'one nation, two states'

Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the enduring bond between Türkiye and Azerbaijan on Tuesday, stating that both nations will continue to support each other "in both good and bad times."

At a joint news conference with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov in Ankara, Fidan highlighted the unique fraternal relationship between the two countries, underscored by their motto of "one nation, two states."

Fidan remarked that the relationship is built on shared history, culture, language, and identity, creating a unique bond between the two countries.

"In line with this understanding, Türkiye unwaveringly stood by its brother Azerbaijan during the unjust occupation of Karabakh for over 30 years and will continue to stand firmly by its side," he said.

The ministers noted ongoing efforts to enhance Ankara-Baku relations, which were elevated to an alliance through the Shusha Declaration signed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on June 15, 2021. 

"We comprehensively discussed the relations between our brother countries and exchanged detailed views today in our meeting. We are pleased with the progress of our economic relations. As we advance our cooperation in the energy sector, we are working based on common interests and a holistic strategy," Fidan added.

South Caucasus, Peace Talks, and Turkic States

During the meeting, both sides reiterated their commitment to establishing lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus. They evaluated developments in the ongoing peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

Azerbaijan and Armenia have launched talks for a permanent peace agreement after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war where the...