Ankara:Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday in celebration of Turkey's 103rd Republic Day.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Aliyev emphasized the enduring ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan, highlighting their "deep-rooted ties of friendship and brotherhood" which have been strengthened over time. He noted the significance of the Shusha Declaration signed in 2021, which elevated the bilateral relations to an alliance, adding a new dimension to their partnership.

In his message, Aliyev expressed his wishes for Erdogan's health, happiness, and success in his presidential duties, as well as ongoing peace and prosperity for Turkey and its citizens. Additionally, Azerbaijan's First Lady and First Vice President Mehriban Aliyeva shared a congratulatory message on social media platform X, celebrating Turkey's Republic Day.

Turkey commemorates Republic Day in honor of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's proclamation of the Republic on October 29, 1923. This marked the establishment of a new political order based on national sovereignty, following the Turkish War of Independence, a struggle led by Ataturk against foreign occupation post-World War I.