Fuad Muradov, Chairman of the State Committee on Work with Diaspora of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Kürşad Zorlu, Deputy Chairman of Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party, Member of Parliament, and Head of the Directorate General for Relations with Turkic States, as well as Temel Akyürek, Deputy Head of the Directorate, and Cengiz Aygör, Head of the Azerbaijan Office of the Union of International Democrats (UID).

Briefing the guests on the Committee’s international projects, the Chairman emphasized that Azerbaijan–Türkiye relations are rooted in historical ties and are based on mutual trust and strong friendship. It was noted that the determination, political will, resolve, and joint efforts of President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye have played a crucial role in elevating bilateral relations to the level of a strategic partnership. As a result of this political will, relations between the two brotherly countries have developed across all spheres, including diaspora affairs, and continue to grow stronger and more resilient.

It was stated that significant projects are being implemented to promote the truth about Azerbaijan internationally, preserve and promote the nation’s cultural values, bring together compatriots living abroad, and coordinate the activities of the Azerbaijani diaspora. In this context, attention was drawn to the existence of 33 Azerbaijan Houses operating in 21 countries around the world. It was emphasized that several of these Azerbaijan Houses are located in Türkiye and contribute to uniting Azerbaijanis living there around a common platform, preserving and promoting national and cultural heritage, and further strengthening the brotherly ties between Azerbaijan and Türkiye.

In his speech, Kürşad Zorlu spoke about the importance of further expanding cooperation among Turkic states and increasing joint initiatives. He emphasized that the opportunities created by modern technologies are of great significance for bringing together compatriots living abroad in a more efficient and effective manner and for coordinating their activities through unified digital platforms. He noted that the targeted use of digital tools not only accelerate information exchange among diaspora organizations but also foster closer cooperation among compatriots living in different countries around shared goals. He also expressed his appreciation for the projects and programs implemented by the State Committee on Work with Diaspora in this field.

The meeting continued with a productive exchange of views, during which proposals for future cooperation were put forward and practical opportunities for collaboration were explored.