Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders reaffirm alliance during Victory Day visit to Shusha

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Shusha on Sunday to deliver joint press statements and celebrate Azerbaijan's Victory Day. The occasion commemorated the 2020 military victory that restored Azerbaijani control over territories previously held by Armenian separatists.

The high-level meeting in Shusha took place five years after the two nations signed a landmark declaration of alliance in the same city. During their statements, the leaders underscored their mutual commitment to deepening diplomatic and defense cooperation, effectively signaling a reaffirmation of bilateral ties following a brief period of diplomatic tension.

Sources: Trend News Agency, Daily Sabah.