Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed Okay Memis, Secretary General of the National Security Council of the Republic of Trkiye, on May 13, APA reports. This meeting marked Okay Memis’s first official visit since his appointment, underscoring the strong ties between the two nations.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev highlighted the importance of Memis’s choice to visit Azerbaijan as his inaugural trip in his new role. The president expressed optimism about the success of the visit, reflecting the ongoing commitment to strengthen relations.
Okay Memis conveyed his satisfaction at visiting Azerbaijan, referring to the country as “brotherly.” This sentiment underscores the close relationship between Azerbaijan and Trkiye, which has been bolstered by the strong rapport between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The discussions during the meeting focused on the deepening cooperation between the countries across various sectors, particularly in security. The leaders acknowledged the positive impact of their alliance, which has facilitated significant advancements in bilateral collaborations.