An event was held at the Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan on the occasion of August 30 - Victory Day, APA reports.
The reception was attended by Azerbaijani Defense Minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, Chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani Army Colonel General Karim Valiyev, representatives of the diplomatic corps accredited in Azerbaijan, Azerbaijani public and political figures, and media representatives.
The national anthems of both countries were played at the opening of the event.
Later, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgün read the message sent to the event by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
It was noted in the speech that the August 30 Victory Day showed the whole world that the Turkish people will not accept slavery and ensured the protection of national independence in the lands of Anatolia. It is emphasized that the determination, courage, unity and determination demonstrated by the people 104 years ago are still the main source of motivation for Turkey today.
Speaking next, Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov said that the brotherly ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan are getting stronger every day.
“These relations are developing on the basis of the principle of “One nation, two states” bequeathed to us by the National Leader of the Azerbaijani people Heydar Aliyev and the principle of “Azerbaijan’s joy is our joy, its sorrow is our sorrow” expressed by the founder of the Republic of Türkiye, a great friend of Azerbaijan and statesman Mustafa Kemal Ataturk,” the minister noted.
He emphasized that military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye is developing dynamically.
After the speeches, the event continued.
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