Ilham Aliyev: Shusha Declaration has strategic importance for Eurasia
By Aisha Jabbarova
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said that the Shusha Declaration on allied relations signed with Turkey on June 15, carries strategic importance for Eurasia and fosters peace and security in the South Caucasus region.
Aliyev made the remarks in a letter sent to participants of the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit held in Turkey on July 7-9.
Describing the Shusha Declaration as the triumph of the new geopolitical realities, Aliyev said that this historic document ratified the allied status of the friendship, fraternity and partnership ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Furthermore, the president highlighted Turkey’s political support to Azerbaijan during the Second Karabakh War in autumn 2020 and described Azerbaijan’s victory in the war as the victory of justice and development.
The president said that Azerbaijan and Turkey are taking joint steps aimed at efficient use of the region’s communication and logistic potential and its resources. Furthermore, he stressed that Azerbaijan opened opportunities for the regional development by putting an end Armenian occupation during last year’s war.
The Shusha Declaration on allied relations between the two countries, signed during Erdogan's visit to liberated Shusha on June 15 envisages strengthening of ties between Baku-Ankara and the unblocking of regional transport communications.
It affirms joint efforts by the two armies in the face of foreign threats. The declaration also pledges joint efforts for the restructuring and modernization of the armed forces. Moreover, the two nations affirm to encourage the execution of joint projects with the aim of developing capabilities in the field of sea, air, and space.
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