On May 13, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Turkish Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler in Baku, where both sides praised bilateral military cooperation and Türkiye’s recent success in combating terrorism.
President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Turkish Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler in Baku on May 13, where the two discussed regional security and the strengthening of military ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.
During the meeting, President Aliyev congratulated Türkiye on the reported dissolution of the PKK terrorist organization, calling it a historic event and expressing his congratulations to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He stressed that the disbandment of the PKK was made possible through Erdoğan’s decisive political will, the strength of the Turkish state, the professionalism of the armed forces, and the unity of Turkish society.
“This is not only a great achievement for Türkiye but also a significant development for the peace and security of the region’s peoples,” President Aliyev noted.
In return, Minister Yaşar Güler conveyed President Erdoğan’s greetings to the Azerbaijani leader.
President Ilham Aliyev thanked him for the greetings and asked Yaşar Güler to convey his own regards to the Turkish President.
Güler emphasized that Türkiye’s 41-year battle against terrorism has now ended in victory and expressed his belief that peace will prevail in the country moving forward. He also noted the broader regional importance of this outcome.
The Turkish minister reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to further strengthening military ties with Azerbaijan, pledging continued support for expanding defence cooperation.
The two sides highlighted the success of recent joint military exercises and reaffirmed their shared confidence that Azerbaijan-Türkiye relations - rooted in brotherhood and alliance - will continue to flourish across all areas, especially in the military sphere.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of views on future prospects for cooperation.
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