Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Akin Grlek, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Trkiye, on July 2. Expressing gratitude for the reception and hospitality, Akin Grlek conveyed the greetings of President of Trkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the Azerbaijani leader. President Ilham Aliyev thanked him for the greetings and asked him to convey his own greetings to President Erdogan.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Minister of Justice emphasized that bilateral relations, based on common history, culture, and brotherhood, continue to develop due to the sincere relations between the Presidents of Azerbaijan and Trkiye. Akin Grlek highlighted the successful development of Azerbaijan under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, noting economic progress, growing international influence, and the historic Garabagh Victory.

He further underscored Azerbaijan's pivotal role in implementing strategic regional projects in energy, connectivity, and the Zangezur Corridor, affirming Trkiye's continued support for Azerbaijan. During the conversation, both parties commended the thriving brotherly and allied relations between Azerbaijan and Trkiye, covering all areas. They also praised the effective partnership established between the Ministries of Justice of the two countries and discussed expanding bilateral cooperation.