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Türkiye-Azerbaijan brotherhood unshakable, attempts to undermine ties futile: President Erdoğan

Baku, November 9, AZERTAC

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday reaffirmed that Türkiye's brotherhood with Azerbaijan remained unshakable, saying attempts to undermine relations between the two countries would fail, Anadolu Agency reported.
Speaking to reporters on his return from Azerbaijan, Erdoğan described Türkiye and Azerbaijan as two brotherly states bound by friendship, solidarity and shared history.
"Türkiye and Azerbaijan are two brotherly countries bound by inseparable ties," he said, adding that the two nations have strengthened cooperation through major projects in strategic sectors, particularly energy, transportation and infrastructure.
Erdoğan said his visit to Shusha at the invitation of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for Victory Day celebrations has once again demonstrated the two countries' solidarity.
He congratulated Azerbaijan on Victory Day and State Flag Day, commemorated the victims of the Khojaly massacre and said he visited Khankendi during the trip.
The Turkish president said he discussed bilateral cooperation and recent regional developments with Aliyev, while also witnessing reconstruction and development efforts in Garabagh.
"Just as we supported Garabagh's liberation, we are doing everything we can to support its development," he said.
Erdoğan welcomed the establishment of the Türkiye-Azerbaijan International Forestry Training Center and Nursery Facility in Garabagh.
He also announced plans to inaugurate a school next year featuring 40 classrooms, two laboratories and a library.
"We are two brotherly states that stand united in joy and sorrow and face every challenge together," Erdoğan said.
"No one, God willing, can cast a shadow over the affection, solidarity and brotherhood between us."
Responding to a question about speculation surrounding bilateral relations, Erdoğan said his meeting with Aliyev reaffirmed the principle of "one nation, two states."
"I warmly embraced my brother Ilham Aliyev, and we caught up with each other. Those seeking to create divisions between Türkiye and Azerbaijan are engaged in a futile effort," he said.
"There is complete solidarity, a shared destiny and a bond of brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan."
Erdoğan said the two countries will work alongside other Turkic nations to strengthen their collective voice internationally and build a prosperous future.
"Those trying to drive a wedge between us fail to take into account the mutual affection of our peoples, their historical ties and their unshakable will," he said.
He added that Ankara and Baku will continue working shoulder to shoulder for regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Asked how the two countries should respond to attempts to undermine their relationship, Erdoğan urged vigilance against disinformation and emphasized the importance of direct and transparent communication.
He said Türkiye, Azerbaijan and other Turkic states had different institutional structures but are closely connected through shared history, culture and brotherhood.
"This brotherhood is one of the strongest guarantees of our common history, shared culture and the great legacy we will leave to future generations," he said.
Erdoğan warned that those seeking to weaken the countries' unity could resort to efforts to damage their solidarity.
"We must be careful and vigilant against such schemes. We must not give credence to disinformation and should maintain direct, sincere and open channels of communication on every issue," he said.
Recalling his remarks at the Organization of Turkic States summit in Ankara, Erdoğan said there is no room for division or discord within the Turkic world.
"Unity and togetherness are what suit us, not division," he added.

Politics 2026-11-09 20:36:00