POLITICS
Former Turkish President Abdullah Gul awarded “Friend of Azerbaijan” Golden Order
Baku, May 15, AZERTAC
The 11th President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul was awarded the “Friend of Azerbaijan” Golden Order instituted by the international magazine “My Azerbaijan” on May 15.
Editor-in-chief of the magazine Emil Nasirli presented the order to Abdullah Gul in Istanbul, Turkey.
Abdullah Gul said he was pleased to receive the “Friend of Azerbaijan” Golden Order and thanked the editorial board and staff of "My Azerbaijan" international magazine for honoring him with the high award.
“Azerbaijan is always in our souls and hearts,” he said. The former Turkish President hailed the successful development of friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey in all areas, underlining the constant expansion of cooperation between the two countries within international organizations. Abdullah Gul described the historical friendship and brotherhood between the two countries as an example of both cooperation in the region, and also a significant contribution to peace and stability worldwide. The former Turkish President noted that he feels at home each time he visits Azerbaijan, saying he is proud of Azerbaijan’s rapid development in recent years and its becoming a powerful state in the region. Pointing to the high-level of political relations between the two countries, Abdullah Gul said that friendly and brotherly ties between Turkey and Azerbaijan have had a serious impact on relations between all Turkic-speaking countries. He hailed the importance of global energy projects implemented by Azerbaijan and Turkey in terms of improving the well-being of the population of both countries and ensuring peace and stability in the region.
Pointing to the successful development of Turkey-Azerbaijan friendly and brotherly relations, editor-in-chief Emil Nasirli underlined that covering all areas, these ties made significant contributions to bilateral cooperation. “Turkey-Azerbaijan brotherhood and collaboration have become a key factor both in the bilateral and regional formats.” The editor-in-chief cited President Ilham Aliyev, who has always paid particular attention to friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Turkey, as saying: “We have always been next to each other. It is the case today and will be so tomorrow. Turkey has always supported Azerbaijan’s fair position.” Emil Nasirli expressed his confidence that bilateral relations between the two countries will continue developing. The editor-in-chief recalled his meeting with Abdullah Gul during the 21st Eurasian Economic Forum held on April 12 this year in Istanbul, Turkey, describing the former President as both public and political figure, well-known and influential intellectual, and noble personality.
On behalf of the editorial board and staff of "My Azerbaijan" international magazine, Emil Nasirli once again congratulated the 11th President of the Republic of Turkey Abdullah Gul on the occasion of his receiving “Friend of Azerbaijan” Golden Order.
"My Azerbaijan" international magazine, which started its activity in 2007, apart from presenting objective information about Azerbaijan abroad, provides information about famous people, prominent representatives of the Azerbaijani diaspora, as well as public and political, social and economic and cultural life of the republic, well-known personalities, and all intellectuals who are fond of Azerbaijan, businessmen, and politicians.
Multifaceted measures are being taken on the initiative of the editorial staff towards the protection of national interests of Azerbaijan on the international scene, objective and comprehensive delivery of the Azerbaijani truths to the world community, strengthening of the unity of the Azerbaijanis living abroad and ensuring the world Azerbaijanis to better know one other.