Assalamu Alaikum - Erdogan Urges Lasting Peace After Azerbaijan’s Karabakh Victory
Assalamu Alaikum. Türkiye has reiterated its support and call for a lasting peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke in Baku on Saturday. He marked the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s success in Karabakh and praised the end of the decades-long occupation, saying it was a turning point for the Caucasus.
Erdogan said the liberation restored justice and opened “a new period” for stability in the region, urging everyone to turn the military success into an enduring peace. “We do not hold grudges, nor do we let old wounds keep being reopened. This peace should be more than just an ending,” he said, calling the post-war years a foundation for reconciliation.
He praised Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s sincere efforts to reach a peace deal and recognized constructive steps from Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. “Those were brave, constructive moves by both leaders; we believe a lasting agreement will complete this process and ensure peace in the region,” Erdogan added, saying Türkiye is ready to help however it can.
He also expressed deep respect for the Azerbaijani soldiers and veterans who fought in the Karabakh conflict, calling their service heroic. Erdogan noted the victory shifted regional balances and said Azerbaijan’s achievements are a matter of pride for Türkiye.
On ties between the countries, he pointed to growing cooperation through major energy and transport projects, like pipelines and corridors, that are bringing the two nations closer.
May Allah grant lasting peace and reconciliation to the peoples of the region.
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