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Turkey-Azerbaijan and Turkic cooperation

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Political and economic ties within the Turkic world have been highlighted through recent commemorations and diplomatic messaging. Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli emphasized the historical significance of the 2009 Nakhchivan Agreement, noting its role in establishing the foundation for the Organization of Turkic States (OTS). He described the Turkic world as the ‘heart of Eurasia,’ providing essential energy, transport, and stability to the international community. Furthering the focus on bilateral relations, Bahçeli celebrated Azerbaijan’s 35th Independence Day, characterizing Turkey and Azerbaijan as ‘two states, one nation’ and ‘inseparable wholes.’ This sentiment was reinforced by economic developments, with the DEİK Turkey-Azerbaijan Business Council noting that Azerbaijani investments in Turkey have exceeded $20 billion. Discussions have shifted toward creating a ‘single economy’ through deeper integration in the energy, transport, and industrial sectors. As Azerbaijan marks the 35th anniversary of its restored independence—commemorating the 1991 adoption of the Constitutional Act—Turkish leaders, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Bahçeli, have issued messages of solidarity. Bahçeli noted that the 2020 Karabakh Victory has added ‘new strength’ to Azerbaijan’s national independence. The bilateral relationship continues to expand from political and cultural solidarity into a deep economic partnership involving energy, industry, and ~~infrastructure, characterized by substantial Azerbaijani investments in Turkey and Turkish operations within Azerbaijan.~~ infrastructure. To honor the anniversary, cultural celebrations have extended internationally. In Rome, the Azerbaijani Cultural Center and the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Italy hosted ‘The Sound of a Nation’ at Piazza di Spagna. ~~During~~ In Eskişehir, Türkiye, the ~~event, Ambassador Elchin Huseynli noted that~~ International Azerbaijan Congress, titled ‘In the ~~path to independence was ‘neither short nor easy’ and emphasized~~ 35th Year of the ~~importance~~ Restoration of ~~sharing Azerbaijan’s historical memory with Italy.~~ Independence,’ opened at Anadolu University to strengthen scientific and cultural cooperation and expand academic ties and diaspora relations.

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