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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev attended the 10th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States, held in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Emphasizing that ethnic and cultural roots, language, and common past form the basis of the relations between the Turkish states, Aliyev said that strengthening relations with the Turkish states is one of the main priorities of Azerbaijan’s foreign policy. Reminding that it is a wartime environment where international law is largely violated, Aliyev expressed his belief that cooperation between member countries in areas such as security, defense, and defense industry should increase.

Later in his speech, Aliyev thanked the authorities of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan for contributing to the renovations in the regions that were liberated from occupation after the end of the Second Karabakh War and where 140,000 people are expected to return by the end of 2026.

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit

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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”

Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.

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