05.11.2026 12:11
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, in a statement made on the plane returning from South Korea, responded to claims that there was a crisis between Turkey and Azerbaijan. Emphasizing that relations between the two countries go beyond traditional diplomatic contacts, Erdoğan announced that he plans to visit Azerbaijan on November 8 unless an extraordinary situation occurs.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered journalists' questions on the plane during his return from a visit to South Korea and assessed the agenda.
Erdoğan responded to assessments that there is a crisis in relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Stating that his contacts with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are continuing, Erdoğan said he is considering paying a visit to Azerbaijan on the occasion of November 8 Victory Day.
HE POINTED TO NOVEMBER 8 FOR THE AZERBAIJAN VISIT
Answering the question regarding the current state of relations with Azerbaijan, Erdoğan drew attention to the Victory Day events to be held on November 8 and explained his visit plan.
Erdoğan said, "Azerbaijan's Victory Day is on November 8. Unless there is an extraordinary situation, I am considering making a visit to Azerbaijan on November 8. God willing, on the occasion of this visit we will have the opportunity to take the necessary steps."
HE SENT THE HEAD OF MİT AND THE FOREIGN MINISTER TO AZERBAIJAN
Stating that he had held telephone conversations with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Erdoğan expressed that diplomatic contacts between the two countries are continuing at different levels.
Erdoğan said, "I have already held my telephone conversations with Azerbaijani President Mr. Ilham Aliyev. Of course, in the meantime, I have sent both my Head of Intelligence and my Foreign Minister to Azerbaijan. In addition, telephone diplomacy has also been carried out and is being carried out in the meantime, both with Mr. Ilham and between the spouses. They also attach great importance to Victory Day on the 8th."
"OUR RELATIONS WITH AZERBAIJAN ARE BEYOND DIPLOMATIC CONTACTS"
Emphasizing that the ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan are based on historical and cultural foundations, President Erdoğan stated that relations between the two countries are not limited to ordinary diplomatic contacts.
Erdoğan said, "I always say, our relations with Azerbaijan are far beyond classical diplomatic contacts. The unbreakable bond of the two countries is the product of our common history, culture, destiny and, God willing, our future."
"THERE IS NO OBSTACLE THAT THE BROTHERHOOD OF TÜRKİYE AND AZERBAIJAN CANNOT OVERCOME"
Also responding to claims that there is a crisis in relations between the two countries, Erdoğan emphasized the bonds of brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan and said, "By God's will, there is no obstacle that the brotherhood of Türkiye and Azerbaijan cannot overcome."