Baku:President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has extended his congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Victory Day.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Erdoğan sent a letter conveying his most sincere congratulations to President Aliyev and all Azerbaijani citizens on the sixth anniversary of Victory Day. This day marks the liberation of Azerbaijani territories that had been occupied for thirty years. Erdoğan emphasized that Azerbaijan's victory is a source of pride for the entire Turkic world and highlighted the rapid progress in reconstructing the liberated areas.

In his letter, President Erdoğan expressed his belief in the strength of the friendship and brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, grounded in the principle of 'One nation, two states,' and fortified by the Shusha Declaration. He affirmed his confidence in continued cooperation and solidarity in both bilateral and international arenas. Erdoğan also noted that through joint efforts, the South Caucasus has transformed into a region of cooperation and development, moving away from being a conflict zone.

President Erdoğan honored the memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives for Azerbaijan's independence and expressed his respect and gratitude to them and the veterans. He concluded by wishing President Aliyev good health and happiness and conveyed his hopes for a prosperous and peaceful future for the people of Azerbaijan.