Monday 15th June, marks the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Shusha Declaration, a landmark agreement that formally elevated relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye to the level of an alliance and further strengthened the long-standing ties between the two nations.
Signed in 2021 in the historic city of Shusha by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the declaration is widely regarded as one of the most significant political documents in the modern history of bilateral relations.
The agreement was concluded several months after the end of the 44-day war in 2020, during a period of major political and economic change across the South Caucasus.
Against this backdrop, the declaration established a comprehensive framework for cooperation and outlined a shared vision for regional peace, security and development.
The anniversary also comes as Azerbaijan continues to emphasise regional peace and stability.
In an address to participants of the international conference "Regional Contribution to Global Security: Peacebuilding in the South Caucasus" held in Shusha on Monday, President Ilham Aliyev said: "Our country is pursuing a resolute policy towards establishing and maintaining a lasting environment of peace and stability in the region."
At its core, the document reaffirmed the close partnership between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, often described by leaders of both countries as “one nation, two states”.
It strengthened cooperation across a wide range of areas, including defence, security, foreign policy, transport, energy, trade and education.
One of the declaration’s most notable provisions concerns mutual security cooperation.
The agreement created a stronger legal foundation for defence collaboration and enhanced coordination between the two countries on matters relating to regional stability and national security.
Beyond defence, the declaration has also played an important role in expanding economic ties. Over the past five years, Azerbaijan and Türkiye have deepened cooperation in strategic sectors, particularly energy and transport.
Major regional projects linking Asia and Europe have further highlighted the growing importance of the partnership.
Political analysts view the Shusha Declaration as more than a bilateral agreement. It is increasingly seen as a strategic roadmap that has helped shape a new framework for cooperation in the South Caucasus, encouraging greater connectivity and supporting long-term development initiatives across the region.
As Azerbaijan and Türkiye commemorate the fifth anniversary of the declaration, officials in both countries continue to describe it as a cornerstone of their allied relationship and a key instrument for promoting stability, prosperity and closer integration in the years ahead.
Five years on, the document remains a powerful symbol of the enduring friendship between the two countries and their shared commitment to building a secure and prosperous future for the region.
Saudi Arabia said its overnight strikes on Iran-backed group targets in Iraq were carried out in self-defence and warned it would take further militar...
Pakistan has declared hepatitis C a national emergency and launched a nationwide campaign to screen more than 164 million people, as it steps up effor...
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted three tankers and stopped them in Iran's southern waters early on Wednesday. It also ann...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that there is a good chance” of reaching a deal with Iran, but warned that Washington would resume military operation if negotiations fail.
Yemen warned the Houthis were seeking to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy in the Red Sea, as U.S. President Donald Trump said there was a "good chance" of a deal with Tehran but warned strikes could resume if talks failed.
Moscow should stop linking Russia-Armenia relations to Azerbaijan, Baku's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aykhan Hajizada has said, after Russia again raised the Collective Security Treaty Organisation's role during the former Garabagh conflict.
Saudi Arabia said its overnight strikes on Iran-backed group targets in Iraq were carried out in self-defence and warned it would take further military action if the groups launched new attacks against the kingdom.
Pakistani businesses are warning that growing difficulties in obtaining United Arab Emirates (UAE) visas are disrupting trade, delaying investment and limiting access to a key export market, despite both Islamabad and Abu Dhabi saying there is no official visa ban.
Pakistan has declared hepatitis C a national emergency and launched a nationwide campaign to screen more than 164 million people, as it steps up efforts to eliminate one of the world's largest hepatitis C burdens by 2030.
Afghan refugees in Pakistan are delaying or avoiding medical treatment because they fear arrest under the country's deportation policy, leading to preventable illnesses including child malnutrition and pregnancy complications, according to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).
Kyrgyzstan is in talks with Russia over monthly supplies of 100,000 tonnes of petroleum products as Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries continue to disrupt fuel exports, forcing the Central Asian country to seek alternative sources.
Türkiye and Iraq have signed five agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in transport, infrastructure, education, youth, sports and industrial development. The deals were announced after talks between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in Ankara.
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan signed 22 trade agreements worth more than $200 million during a business forum in Kabul on Sunday, as officials from both countries pledged to deepen economic cooperation and expand trade and investment.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment