BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 29. An official
reception dedicated to the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of
Türkiye was held at the Gulustan Palace in Azerbaijan’s Baku,
Trend
reports.
The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of
Türkiye in Azerbaijan.
The event commenced with the ceremonial renditions of the
national anthems representing the sovereign states of Azerbaijan
and Türkiye. Present at the gathering are constituents of the
diplomatic echelon accredited in Azerbaijan, military liaison
officers, influential public and political personas, legislative
members, and media representatives.
Speaking first, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Birol Akgün
noted that the modern Republic of Türkiye was founded in 1923
following the heroic national struggle of the Turkish people, led
by Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, against the imperialist forces that
sought to occupy Anatolia after the First World War.
“Today, we proudly celebrate the anniversary of our Republic.
May this meaningful day be blessed and everlasting!” he stated.
He emphasized that since its founding, the core principle of our
country’s foreign policy has been to live in peace with all
nations, with a particular focus on our neighbors. This principle
is perfectly captured by Atatürk’s famous words: “Peace at home,
peace in the world.”
The ambassador added that with its history, geography, culture,
and political vision, modern Türkiye under the leadership of
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has become a distinctive,
principled, and influential global actor.
“Türkiye is a strong partner of the Europe- and United
States-centered Western world politically and economically. Within
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), our country plays a
key role in security, and as a member of the Council of Europe, it
upholds democracy and human rights standards. Thanks to the customs
union with the European Union (EU), Türkiye is an integral part of
the transatlantic community.
However, Türkiye is aware that the Western-centered global
system established after the Second World War is undergoing
profound changes and evolving toward a multipolar world order. For
this reason, Türkiye actively and decisively contributes to
building a fairer world in all international platforms,” he
said.
Ambassador Akgün emphasized that Türkiye, with its
civilizational heritage, is also an important part of the Islamic
world and plays a significant role within the Organization of
Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
“In recent years, our country has been expanding its
multidimensional relations with the Turkic world through the
Organization of Turkic States. The Turkic world is our shared
cultural family. Deepening cooperation among brotherly countries is
the common desire and expectation of our peoples. However, this
unity is not directed against any third party. Its purpose is to
ensure the development, progress, and prosperity of our nations
through cooperation and solidarity. Strengthening the route we call
the Middle Corridor serves the common interests of the entire
world,” he said.
Later, the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Parliament, Sahiba
Gafarova, highlighted in her speech that the ideas of the founder
of modern Türkiye, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on republican
governance, secular statehood, and democratic values remain the
foundation of the country’s steady development.
Gafarova noted that under the leadership of President Recep
Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has become one of the most powerful nations
in the world and now holds a leading place among the countries
shaping the new system of international relations.
“Through its independent and multi-vector foreign policy,
Türkiye demonstrates responsibility, principle, and foresight,” she
said, adding that Ankara’s efforts from the Middle East to Eastern
Europe serve peace and dialogue and have earned the country deep
respect and admiration worldwide.
According to her, Türkiye has achieved remarkable success in the
economy, science, technology, and defense industries by channeling
the creative energy of its people.
“Today, the brotherly country holds a worthy place among the
world’s largest economies, implementing major strategic projects.
Türkiye has become a central hub for the energy, transport, and
logistics routes that connect continents,” Gafarova emphasized.
She underlined that Türkiye is a nation that looks confidently
to the future, remains loyal to its national values, and embraces
innovation. “The country’s experience proves that the strength of a
state lies not only in its economic and military potential but also
in its moral responsibility and its ability to build and protect,”
she added.
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