Five-Year Anniversary of the Shusha Declaration Between Azerbaijan and Turkey

The Shusha Declaration, signed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, marks five years of strategic relations focused on mutual support and cooperation. The declaration reinforces commitments to various agreements, including the Treaty of Kars and the Agreement on Strategic Partnership.

It emphasizes the importance of consolidating efforts in defense, political dialogue, economic collaboration, and cultural exchanges. Both nations will work jointly to address regional challenges, enhance the Southern Gas Corridor, and improve transport links, notably through the Zangazur corridor and Nakhchivan-Kars railway. The parties aim to coordinate their foreign policies, combat security threats, and strengthen their diasporas, promoting Turkic cultural heritage globally.