Ilham Aliyev expressed condolences to Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a letter of condolences to the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the anniversary of the coup attempt in Turkey.

As Azertag reports, the message states:

"Dear Mr. President,

Dear Brother,

With great respect, I honor the bright memory of all our brothers and sisters who died while preventing the coup attempt in Turkey nine years ago - on July 15, and with deep sorrow express my condolences to their families and all your people.

That night, brotherly Turkey wrote the greatest heroic chronicle of its modern history. By resolutely standing against the bloody coup attempt aimed at the constitutional and democratic foundations of the Republic of Turkey, your steadfast and fighting people defended their Homeland, flag, and state. Today, we can proudly say that July 15 - Democracy and National Unity Day - is a significant date marking the triumph of strong and unwavering will, national unity, solidarity, and patriotism.

From the first moments of the treacherous coup attempt, the Azerbaijani people and state stood by brotherly Turkey, demonstrating their support and solidarity. This became another vivid manifestation of the principle "One nation, two states" and a clear example of our brotherhood.

The prevention of this insidious plan against the Turkish state was made possible thanks to your leadership, great dedication, and the unity of your people around you. Your brotherly country emerged from this difficult trial with honor and even stronger, once again proving its power to the whole world.

Currently, you are working with determination an