The Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan Zakir Hasanov congratulated the Turkish colleague Yashar Guler on Victory Day and the Armed Forces of Turkey – August 30.
According to the press service of the Azerbaijan defense department, two ministers held a telephone conversation on Friday, August 30.
“On August 30, a telephone conversation was held between the Minister of Defense of the Azerbaijan Republic, Colonel General Zakir Gasanov and the Minister of National Defense of the Turkish Republic Yashar Guller,” follows from the message.
Colonel General Hasanov congratulated the Turkish colleague on Victory Day and the Day of the Armed Forces celebrated in Bratsk Turkey, the press service notes.
During the telephone conversation, the prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation, regional security issues and a number of other issues of mutual interest were also discussed, the Azerbaijani Ministry said.
On Friday, August 30, Türkiye celebrates the 102nd anniversary of Victory in the battle of Dumlupinar. Festive events are held throughout the country, the official part of which is organized in Ankara.
Victory Day is one of the most significant holidays in the history of Turkey, dedicated to the victory of the Turkish army, led by the founder of the Turkish Republic of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk over the Greek troops under Dumlupinar in 1922.