BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 5. President Ilham
Aliyev has sent a letter to President of the Republic of Türkiye
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Trend reports.
“Dear Mr. President,
My dear Brother,
Three years have passed since the earthquake that deeply shook
the brotherly Republic of Türkiye. I commemorate with profound
respect and reverence the cherished memory of those who lost their
lives in this devastating tragedy.
This disaster became a serious humanitarian test for Türkiye,
when in a single night thousands of people perished, and many
cities and settlements were reduced to ruins. During those painful
days, the Azerbaijani people followed the events with deep sorrow,
accepting the grief of brotherly Türkiye as their own and sharing
fully in its anguish.
The unshakable brotherhood that underpins Azerbaijan–Türkiye
relations revealed its true essence precisely at such a difficult
moment. From the very first hours of the tragedy, the state and
people of Azerbaijan, guided by the principles of unity and
solidarity, stood shoulder to shoulder with Türkiye, extending
comprehensive support and assistance.
Thanks to strong state governance under your wise leadership and
the unity of the Turkish people, Türkiye has achieved significant
accomplishments in overcoming the consequences of the earthquake.
The implementation of large-scale reconstruction initiatives, the
creation of modern residential infrastructure, and the restoration
of social welfare in the affected provinces stand as clear
indicators of Türkiye’s long-term development strategy.
As an expression of our fraternal duty, Azerbaijan has
contributed to the reconstruction and restoration efforts in
Kahramanmaraş province, actively participating in the construction
of the “Azerbaijan” neighborhood. Azerbaijan’s support for the
reconstruction and development efforts of the brotherly country is
a vivid manifestation of our friendly and allied relations.
I am confident that the strong unity and strategic alliance
between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, founded on the philosophy of “One
nation, two states,” will continue to contribute to the prosperity
of our peoples, while serving as a cornerstone of regional
stability, security, and sustainable development.
On this day of remembrance, I once again extend my deepest
condolences to you, the families of the victims, and the entire
brotherly people of Türkiye, and I pray to Almighty Allah to grant
mercy to our brothers and sisters who lost their lives,” the letter
reads.