President Ilham Aliyev's statement about the 1920 occupation highlighted Azerbaijan's role as the first democratic republic in the East. The Independence Day event at the embassy in Ankara showcased Turkic unity.
Representatives from Crimean Tatars, Dagestan Turks, Karachay-Balkars, Nogays, and Yakuts attended, strengthening cultural bonds.
Azerbaijan plays a key role in the Organization of Turkic States, with centers in Istanbul, Baku, and Astana. Turkic unity is a strategic choice.
