Baku: Azerbaijan commemorated the fifth anniversary of the second Karabakh war with a military parade held at Baku’s Azadlig Square, celebrating victory and regional peace. The event highlighted the country’s achievements since the war, emphasizing strategic economic and military developments as well as ongoing reconstruction efforts in Karabakh. President Ilham Aliyev marked the occasion as a significant break from the past.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for their support during the conflict. Notably, Pakistani servicemen participated in the parade for the first time, symbolizing the unity among the nations of Azerbaijan, Trkiye, and Pakistan. President Aliyev underscored this unity as a manifestation of the strong ties between their peoples and armies.

The article also highlighted statements from the Turkish president, who noted that the Karabakh victory reshaped geopolitical balances across Asia and Europe, heralding a new era for the region. Furthermore, during a recent meeting with a NATO delegation in Baku, President Aliyev mentioned Azerbaijan’s intention to align its armed forces with NATO standards, working closely with the Turkish military.

Additionally, the importance of the corridor providing a land connection between Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, named the ‘Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity’ (TRIPP), was discussed, signifying its strategic significance for international peace and prosperity.