Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated Azerbaijan on its Independence Day, which is celebrated on October 18. In a heartfelt message shared on the Turkish social media platform NSosyal, President Erdogan expressed his warm regards to Azerbaijan, saying, "I warmly congratulate our dear friend, brother, and cherished Azerbaijan on its Oct. 18 Independence Day. On this proud day, I extend my greetings to my esteemed brother Ilham Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan."

According to Anadolu Agency, Trkiye's Communications Director Burhanettin Duran also took to NSosyal to express Ankara's solidarity with Baku. He mentioned that Trkiye is "honored" to uphold the principle of "one nation, two states," signifying the deep-rooted connection between the two nations.

Furthermore, the Turkish Foreign Ministry extended its congratulations to Azerbaijan on NSosyal, celebrating the "34th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence Day" of their ally and brother nation. Similarly, Trkiye's National Defense Ministry affirmed its support, emphasizing that Ankara will continue to stand united and together with Baku under the shared understanding of "one nation, two states."

Azerbaijan's Independence Day, observed on October 18, commemorates the adoption of the Constitutional Law on the Independence of the State in 1991. This law officially declared Azerbaijan's independence as the successor to the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, which existed from 1918 to 1920. Trkiye was the first country to recognize Azerbaijan's independence on November 9, 1991, shortly after Azerbaijan declared its independence on August 30 of the same year.