Ankara:On October 26, the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), Ambassador Ramil Hasan, met with Krsad Zorlu, Deputy Chairman of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party), who is responsible for relations with Turkic states and a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, during his official visit to the country.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the meeting underscored the importance of further developing the fraternal relations and strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Turkey. The unity and solidarity of the Turkic World were emphasized as significant national policy priorities, with Azerbaijan and Turkey serving as role models and leading advocates for other brotherly Turkic states.
The role of TURKPA as a crucial platform for strengthening interparliamentary cooperation was highlighted. The platform is instrumental in aligning legislation, safeguarding national interests of its member states, and promoting efforts against forces undermining the unity of the Turkic World. Krsad Zorlu expressed appreciation for TURKPA’s activities and stated that Turkey would continue to support the Assembly’s work.
Ambassador Ramil Hasan provided detailed information on the 15th Meeting of the Council of the Assembly and the 15th Plenary Session of TURKPA, held in Bishkek. He emphasized TURKPA’s role as an important interparliamentary organization that unites the speakers and members of parliament of the brotherly Turkic states. The importance of strengthening the fraternal relations and strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Turkey was reiterated.
Ambassador Hasan also highlighted the influential roles of Azerbaijan and Turkey on the international stage. He stressed the necessity of aligning their common national interests and enhancing solidarity to consolidate the unity of the Turkic World further. He reaffirmed TURKPA’s commitment to contributing to the development of cooperation in this context.