The Presidential Directorate of Communications delegation met with Azerbaijani Vice President Hikmet Hacıyev in Baku.
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Relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan were moved to the level of alliance with the Shusha Declaration. The two countries carry out joint work in the fields of public diplomacy and strategic communication.
Pirinççi and his accompanying delegation, who came to Azerbaijan for contacts, met with Hacıyev.
Presidential Communications Director Prof. Dr. At the meeting, where Burhanettin Duran's invitation to Hacıyev was conveyed, cooperation in the fields of communication, media and public diplomacy was discussed within the framework of the deep-rooted brotherhood and strategic alliance relations between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
At the meeting, where the importance of the institutional cooperation developed between the two countries in the field of strategic communication was emphasized, evaluations were made on the changing global communication environment, the fight against disinformation, public diplomacy activities and strengthening the communication capacity of Turkey and Azerbaijan towards the international public on common issues.
The meeting also focused on regional developments and the importance of strategic communication in the process of establishing permanent peace and stability in the South Caucasus.
Attention was drawn to the importance of the strong solidarity between Türkiye and Azerbaijan not only in terms of bilateral relations but also in terms of regional cooperation and stability.
The parties emphasized the importance of moving Turkey-Azerbaijan relations to further levels in the field of communication, in line with the "two states, one nation" understanding and the spirit of alliance put forward by the Shusha Declaration.
Türkiye's Ambassador to Baku Prof. Dr. At the meeting, in which Birol Akgün was also present, evaluations were made on the continuation of contacts and joint work between the relevant institutions of the two countries.

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