Speaking at Azerbaijan’s Independence Day celebrations, President Erdoğan said: “Just as the republican regime, established in Azerbaijan in 1918, became the epitome of liberty and free will, the victory of independence in Karabakh today renders Azerbaijan much stronger and more prosperous.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended Azerbaijan’s Independence Day celebrations held in the city of Lachin.
Voicing his pleasure over meeting with Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Azerbaijan’s Independence Day, President Erdoğan said: “As a son of a nation that knows well how independence is won and how it is precious, I wholeheartedly congratulate you on your Independence Day. I remember with respect and grace our heroes who crowned the glorious fights we put up for independence and future with their martyrdom.”
“The torch of independence lightens Azerbaijan’s path”
President Erdoğan stated: “Just as the republican regime, established in Azerbaijan in 1918, became the epitome of liberty and free will, the victory of independence in Karabakh today renders Azerbaijan much stronger and more prosperous. The torch of independence lit that day lightens Azerbaijan’s path in a much brighter and stronger manner today. With the liberation of Karabakh, each note that rises on these lands has become the voice of not only victory, but also the revival, so to speak, of a nation.”
“We all are proud of the achievements of Azerbaijan”
Drawing attention to the cooperation between Türkiye and Azerbaijan in every area, from energy to transportation, defense to trade and agriculture to education, President Erdoğan noted: “With the unique contributions of my brother Ilham, we elevate each passing day our relations to a level that will set an example not only to the region, but the entire world. We all are proud of the achievements of Azerbaijan that rises as a monument of stability. It is now time to make a history of success, peace and development for Karabakh, which was freed after 30 years. Drawing lessons from the pains we experienced in the past, we today aim to establish lasting peace, security and good neighborly relations.”