Brotherhood Declaration Published Between Turkey and Azerbaijan

Against social media debates targeting relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan and the exploitation of religious and national sensitivities, the Turkey-Azerbaijan Brotherhood Declaration was published and a call for common sense was made.

The Emergence of the Brotherhood Declaration

A new step was taken following social media debates targeting relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan and the exploitation of religious and national sensitivities.

The Brotherhood Declaration was announced to the public under the leadership of the Turkey-Azerbaijan Friendship Cooperation and Solidarity Foundation (TADIV), headed by Prof. Dr. Aygün Attar.

Emphasis on Shared History and Conscience

Published under the title 'One Nation, Two States', the declaration emphasized that relations possess a character beyond diplomatic ties.

It was specifically stated that the bonds between the two countries are based on a shared history, shared language, shared culture, and shared national memory.

Warning Against Social Media Debates

It was reported that discourses making brotherly country relations a subject of debate on social media platforms in recent times are being followed with concern.

A call for responsibility was made to the public against discourses based on religious and national sensitivities that could lead to mutual misunderstandings.

Statement That There Is No Political Crisis

It was clearly emphasized that there is no political crisis whatsoever between Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Stating that relations are experiencing one of the strongest periods in history, people were urged to be cautious against provocative discourses.

Devlet Bahçeli's Evaluations

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli also made striking statements on the subject, stating that the law of brotherhood will not be allowed to be tarnished.

Bahçeli stated that seeds of discord that would damage the bond of affection within the Turkic world will not be permitted.