A conference in Istanbul has explored how Azerbaijan–Turkiye
strategic cooperation has evolved in the aftermath of the Garabagh
Victory, with experts highlighting shifting power dynamics in the
South Caucasus.
Hosted by the Turkish Literature Foundation (TEDEV) and
organised by the “Garabagh is Azerbaijan” National Platform, the
event brought together academics, researchers, and civil society
representatives to examine new regional realities, the role of the
Organization of Turkic States (OTS), and the geopolitical
significance of the Zangazur Corridor.
Opening the conference, Elvin Abdurahmanlı, the platform’s
Turkiye coordinator, said the Garabagh Victory was now a symbol of
pride across the Turkic world, adding that the platform’s mission
is to promote accurate information about Garabagh internationally
and strengthen Azerbaijani–Turkish ties.
TEDEV Chairman Serhat Kabaklı emphasised the importance of
cultural links as the basis for deeper political and strategic
cooperation.
Panel discussions featured presentations on regional diplomacy,
military cooperation, and the rising importance of the Middle
Corridor in Eurasian connectivity.
The event also saw the launch of the Center for Geostrategic and
Diplomatic Studies (JEDAM), which aims to cultivate strategic
research among young scholars and support the academic dimension of
Azerbaijani–Turkish relations.
Participants received commemorative plaques at the close of the
programme.