Erdogan congratulates Azerbaijan on National Salvation Day
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday extended his sincere congratulations to Azerbaijan on the occasion of June 15 National Salvation Day, emphasizing the enduring "one nation, two states" principle that binds Türkiye and its South Caucasus ally, according to his social media post.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday extended greetings to Azerbaijan on the occasion of National Salvation Day, emphasizing the deep ties between Ankara and Baku as "one nation, two states" in a message posted on the NSosyal platform.
Message of solidarity
Posting on the Turkish social media platform, Erdogan stated: "I sincerely congratulate Azerbaijan's June 15 National Salvation Day." He described the relationship between the two countries as embodying the "one nation, two states" principle, adding: "I convey Türkiye's greetings and affection to all our Azerbaijani brothers and sisters, with whom we are the children of one nation, two states, sharing one heart."
The Turkish leader underlined the strong bonds connecting the two nations, noting that this unity reflects shared historical and cultural roots. Ankara and Baku maintain close cooperation across diplomatic, economic, and security spheres, frequently expressing mutual support on international platforms.
Historical significance
Azerbaijan observes National Salvation Day on June 15, commemorating the return of national leader Heydar Aliyev to power in 1993, which is widely seen as preventing civil war and ensuring stability. Erdogan's message comes amid continued high-level exchanges between Türkiye and Azerbaijan, with both sides emphasizing strategic partnership in the South Caucasus region.
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