BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 11. Authorized
Representative of the President of Azerbaijan in the Nakhchivan
Autonomous Republic, Jeyhun Jalilov, met with a delegation led by
Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of the Republic of
Türkiye, Army General Metin Tokel, Trend reports, citing the office of the
Presidential representative in Nakhchivan.
During the meeting, Jalilov noted that relations between
Azerbaijan and Türkiye, based on deep historical roots, shared
values, and mutual trust, are developing dynamically. He emphasized
that independent Azerbaijan is confidently advancing on the global
stage with its victorious leader, strong state, powerful army, and
patriotic people. According to him, the centuries-old friendship
and brotherhood between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, built on the
principle of “One nation, two states,” continue to deepen across
political, economic, military, cultural, and other spheres.
He stated that the moral and political support provided by
Türkiye across all areas during the 44-day Patriotic War, which
ended with the victory of the Azerbaijani Army under the leadership
of President and Supreme Commander-in-Chief Ilham Aliyev, is highly
appreciated in Azerbaijan.
The authorized representative additionally addressed the drone
attack on Nakhchivan International Airport, which temporarily
suspended flights between Nakhchivan and Baku in both directions.
He noted that to ensure uninterrupted passenger transportation
between the autonomous republic and the main part of the country,
flights from Baku to the Turkish city of Igdir were organized from
March 5 through March 9, describing this step as a clear
demonstration of the friendship and allied relations between the
two countries.
Jalilov also recalled that the “Umid” Bridge, which plays a key
role in facilitating travel through the Sadarak-Dilucu border
checkpoint between the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and the
Republic of Türkiye and has become a symbol of the “One nation, two
states” principle, was inaugurated with the participation of
National Leader Heydar Aliyev and then-Prime Minister of Türkiye
Suleyman Demirel.
Army General Metin Tokel emphasized the importance of mutual
visits for further expanding military cooperation based on the
strategic alliance between the two countries. He noted that the
Azerbaijani Army continues to develop steadily, which brings great
satisfaction in brotherly Türkiye.
Tokel also stated that the drone attack on the Nakhchivan
Autonomous Republic is a matter of concern.
During the meeting, the sides discussed various aspects of
Azerbaijan-Türkiye strategic cooperation and exchanged views on
other issues of mutual interest.
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