Baku: On August 28, an official reception marking the 104th anniversary of the Victory Day and the Armed Forces of Trkiye was held in Baku. In attendance were state and governmental representatives, ambassadors of foreign countries accredited to Azerbaijan, military attachés, representatives of international organizations, and members of the public. According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Birol Akgn, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan, read out the congratulatory message of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the occasion of Victory Day. In his remarks, the Turkish Ambassador stated that, under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatrk, the Turkish nation and the Turkish Armed Forces achieved a historic victory on August 30, 1922, thereby successfully concluding the struggle for Trkiye's independence. The diplomat noted the recent steps taken by the two heads of state aimed at ensuring peace in the region, indicating that a historic opportunity had emerged to establish lasting peace and prosperity in th e South Caucasus. He highlighted that Trkiye would continue to support all initiatives undertaken by Azerbaijan in this direction and maintain an active stance in promoting peace and stability. The ambassador also mentioned that the Victory achieved by Azerbaijan in the Patriotic War was realized under the leadership of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, through the heroism of the Azerbaijan Army and the unity of the Azerbaijani nation. He stressed the importance of eternally honoring all those who contributed to this victory. Subsequently, Azerbaijan's Minister of Defense, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, congratulated the fraternal Trkiye on the occasion of Victory Day and the 104th Anniversary of Turkish Armed Forces Day. He extended his wishes for peace, security, prosperity, and well-being. Colonel General Zakir Hasanov emphasized that the Victory achieved by Trkiye during the War of Independence represents one of the significant chapters in the history of the brotherly country. The defense minister stated that the fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Trkiye continue to grow stronger, guided by the principle of 'One nation, two states,' a legacy of National Leader Heydar Aliyev, and the principle articulated by Mustafa Kemal Atatrk: 'Azerbaijan's joy is our joy, and its sorrow is our sorrow.' The minister underscored that these relations have been further developed due to the sincere relations between the Heads of State of Azerbaijan and Trkiye. He noted that, guided by these principles, the two countries have consistently stood by each other during critical times. Colonel General Zakir Hasanov stated that the Azerbaijani-Turkish bilateral cooperation, a crucial pillar of regional peace and security, had been elevated to the level of alliance through the Shusha Declaration signed by the Heads of State. The Minister of Defense noted that, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, reforms are currently being implemented in the military, military education, and military-technical spheres with the aim of developing the Azerbaijan Army following the model of the Turkish Armed Forces.