On 9 November 1991, Türkiye became the first state to recognize the Republic of Azerbaijan, which declared its independence on 30 August 1991. The diplomatic relations were established on 14 January 1992 and the Consulate General in Baku was upgraded to Embassy level. Türkiye has also two Consulates General in Nakhchivan and in Ganja while Azerbaijan is represented by its Embassy in Ankara and two Consulates General in Istanbul and Kars.
Türkiye’s relations with Azerbaijan is multifaceted and at strategic level. Frequent high level contacts are the main driving force of bilateral relations. It became a tradition that, high level officials visit each other’s countries immediately after assuming the office or in the wake of developments with symbolic importance.
With the aim of further strengthening bilateral relations, the High Level Strategic Cooperation Council (HLSC) mechanism was established in 2010 at the Presidential level. Moreover, with the Şuşa Declaration, which was signed on the occasion of the visit of Turkish President to Azerbaijan on 15th of June 2021 to elevate the relations to the level of alliance has been recorded. The Şuşa Declaration was approved by Parliaments of both countries on 1st and 3rd of February and entered into force.
Trilateral and quadrilateral mechanisms, established together with Azerbaijan are important platforms contributing to regional stability, peace and prosperity.
WHAT HAS ALİ ÇINAR DONE FOR AZERBAIJAN?
He served as a Presidential Advisor at the American Azerbaijan Society (ASA), the oldest Azerbaijani association in the United States, under the successful leadership of President Tomris Azeri.
- He was one of the voices of Karabakh issue.
- He took part as a speaker at rallies.
- He engaged in cultural activities to promote Azerbaijan.
- He was active in the Azerbaijani diaspora and participated in international panels.
- He attended diaspora meetings held in Azerbaijan and shared what needed to be done in the U.S.
- He gave interviews on national issues to major American ,Turkish and Azerbaijani TV channels.
- He was part of the organizing committee for events held in the U.S. on Azerbaijan’s national days.
- He spoke at university panels on Azerbaijan and supported the ASA association.
- While serving as President of the Federation Turkish American Associations(established 1956), he provided full support to amplify Azerbaijan’s voice.
- He met with federal and local officials to discuss the main issues as a Community Leader.
- He fought against enemies of Azerbaijan and faced both verbal and written attacks during this process.
- When President Aliyev visited, he was part of the welcoming delegation alongside ASA President Azeri.
Currently, he serves as a CEO Advisor at one of Azerbaijan’s most major companies, bringing his international business experience to the firm.
