No:419/23, Press release on the meeting of Minister Jeyhun Bayramov with Chief Advisor to the President of the Republic of Türkiye Akif Çağatay Kılıç
31 July 2023 23:20
On 31 July 2023, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bayramov met with Chief Advisor to the President of Türkiye Akif Çağatay Kılıç within the framework of his official visit to the Republic of Türkiye.
At the meeting, discussions were held on the existing cooperation between the two countries, as well as the current situation in the region.
Satisfaction was expressed with the allied relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye based on the Shusha Declaration and cooperation within regional formats, and the necessity of further expanding joint efforts within international organizations, particularly the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), was emphasized.
Minister Jeyhun Bayramov emphasized that opportunities for regional cooperation have emerged in the region with the new realities that emerged after the Patriotic War and the putting forward of the peace agenda by Azerbaijan. At the same time, it was emphasized that the opening of communications, including the Zangezur corridor, is necessary.
The Minister provided detailed information on the military-political provocations continued by Armenia contrary to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Azerbaijan. He stated that, for the establishment of peace and stability in the region, it is necessary for Armenia to withdraw its illegal armed formations from the territory of our country and to refrain from provocative steps.
Chief Advisor Akif Çağatay Kılıç stated that the successful cooperation between Azerbaijan and Türkiye today in accordance with the philosophy of the brotherhood and friendship relations between the two countries contributes to the development and security of both countries, including the region.
At the meeting, an exchange of views was also conducted on other issues of mutual interest.
