The grand military parade held at Baku’s Azadliq Square to mark the fifth anniversary of Azerbaijan’s glorious Victory in the Patriotic War has drawn widespread attention from leading media outlets around the world and received extensive international coverage.
According to Azernews, reports highlighted the remarks delivered by President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Trkiye, and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Coverage emphasized that the parade showcased the full military strength of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces and also revisited key moments of the Patriotic War.
The event received particularly comprehensive coverage in leading media organizations of Trkiye and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Outlets such as Anadolu Agency, TRT Avaz, TRT Haber, A Haber, Haber Global, NTV, and newspapers including Milliyet, Hrriyet, HaberTrk, Aksam, Sabah, Yeni Safak, Trkiye Gazetesi, and Kibris Gazetesi devoted significant attention to the ceremony.
Across both brotherly countries, major news agencies, television channels, newspapers, and online platforms brought the speeches of Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as well as the display of military equipment and weaponry showcased during the parade, to millions of viewers and readers.
Reports highlighted statements by the presidents of Trkiye and Azerbaijan on ensuring lasting peace and stability in the South Caucasus, the close solidarity between Baku and Ankara, and the growing prospects for regional cooperation. Anadolu Agency featured quotes in its ‘Top News’ section, including President Ilham Aliyev’s remark that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s declaration during the Patriotic War – ‘Azerbaijan is not alone, Trkiye stands with Azerbaijan!’ – carried a powerful message, as well as his affirmation that ‘the Azerbaijani people will never forget this brotherly support.’ Anadolu also underlined Erdogan’s comment that ‘this Victory is the cornerstone of the path to lasting peace in the Caucasus.’
Particular attention was given to the Turkish President’s assessment that Azerbaijan’s historic Victory in the 44-day war reshaped the geopolitical balance across Asia and Europe. Numerous photographs of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Trkiye, and Pakistan were published, and the importance of restoring Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity and sovereignty for the entire Turkic world was strongly emphasized.
Leading Pakistani media outlets, including ARN News Centre, AAJ News (AAJ TV), The Express Tribune, Brecorder, Geo News, 24 News HD, Minute Mirror, Lead Pakistan, and Dawn, highlighted the scale and grandeur of the military parade, the joint participation of Azerbaijani, Turkish, and Pakistani armed forces, and the display of advanced military equipment and aviation. Special focus was placed on President Ilham Aliyev’s address, with extensive coverage of his remarks on Trkiye’s and Pakistan’s unwavering support during the Patriotic War. Reports also noted the President’s gratitude to Pakistan for its firm backing during Azerbaijan’s just struggle and his appreciation of Islamabad’s role in ensuring regional stability in South Asia.
Pakistani media prominently reported Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s attendance at the parade and underscored the close military cooperation among the three brotherly nations. Publications noted that the parade reflected regional partnership and contributed to strengthening peace and stability in the South Caucasus. In this context, The Express Tribune highlighted the Prime Minister’s statement at the parade: ‘This is a vivid demonstration of friendship and regional solidarity.’
Pakistani outlets also covered Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Azerbaijan, his meeting with the President of Azerbaijan, and the trilateral meeting of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Trkiye, and Pakistan.