Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Aliyev, Turkish FM Fidan Discuss Deepening Baku-Ankara Alliance


(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Baku on Tuesday, marking the start of a two-day visit, according to a statement from the Azerbaijani presidency.

Fidan opened the meeting by relaying greetings on behalf of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Aliyev thanked him in turn and asked that his own greetings be passed back to Erdogan.

Both sides used the meeting to voice satisfaction with how far the strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Türkiye has advanced, reaffirming commitment to deepening cooperation across all sectors under the long-standing "one nation, two states" framework that defines the relationship.

Energy cooperation featured prominently in the discussion, with officials exchanging perspectives on emerging alternative-energy routes to international markets. The two also emphasized the strategic logistical weight both countries carry as a critical corridor linking Europe and Asia, underscoring the need for closer coordination within international organizations going forward.

Beyond economic and logistical matters, the talks touched on the broader trajectory of bilateral ties, regional developments, and additional issues of shared concern.

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