Shusha: Five years have passed since the signing of the "Shusha Declaration on Allied Relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Trkiye," APA reports. The declaration, signed on June 15 by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the city of Shusha, has been approved by the parliaments and heads of state of both countries.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the Shusha Declaration outlines the terms of the alliance between Azerbaijan and Turkey, emphasizing the historic significance of the meeting in Shusha, a cultural center in Azerbaijan. The declaration reaffirms commitments to previous international documents and agreements, including the Treaty of Kars, and highlights the importance of raising relations to a new level of alliance based on friendship and brotherhood.
The document stresses the significance of combining capabilities in various sectors, such as politics, economics, defense, and culture, to serve mutual interests. It underscores the importance of joint efforts to ensure peace, stability, and security regionally and globally, in accordance with international law and the United Nations Charter.
The declaration emphasizes the principles of solidarity and mutual assistance, particularly concerning national interests like independence and territorial integrity. It also highlights cooperation to promote the development of the Turkic world and the significance of cultural heritage, quoting national leaders Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Heydar Aliyev.
The parties commit to continued political dialogue, mutual visits, and collaboration in various fields, including defense, energy, and transportation. They aim to strengthen regional stability, develop the Southern Gas Corridor, and enhance transport links, notably through the Zangazur corridor and Nakhchivan-Kars railway.
The declaration also addresses cooperation in combating terrorism, organized crime, and other threats to regional and international stability. It emphasizes the importance of diaspora cooperation, media collaboration, and the protection of historical and cultural heritage.
Additionally, the agreement facilitates easier travel between the two countries, allowing citizens to enter with domestic passports and seek residency reciprocally. The declaration concludes with commitments to joint activities in humanitarian fields, including education, healthcare, and sports, based on shared values.