The Ministry of Defense of Turkey made a publication on the Day of Remembrance of Heydar Aliyev

The Ministry of National Defense of Turkey published a touching message on its social media, honoring the memory of the national leader of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev on the 22nd anniversary of his death.

According to BAKU.WS, the ministry's publication quoted Heydar Aliyev's famous phrase: "Freedom and independence are the national wealth of every nation." Special attention in the message was paid to the unbreakable brotherly ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan, which have only strengthened over the decades.

The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the legendary expression of the late leader "One nation, two states," which has become an invaluable heritage for the entire Turkic world, will be passed on to future generations. The message also notes that Turkey will continue to remain united with its friend and brother Azerbaijan under any circumstances.

“Özgürlük ve bağımsızlık her milletin millî servetidir.” Haydar Aliyev

Can Azerbaycan’ın Millî Lideri merhum #HaydarAliyev’i vefatının 22’nci yılında rahmet ve saygıyla anıyoruz.

Merhum Aliyev’in “Biz bir millet, iki devletiz.” sözünü bir miras gibi nesilden nesile aktaracak,… pic.twitter.com/mpAFMmLBSv

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