Turkish Foreign Minister Visits Azerbaijan for Talks

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan traveled to Azerbaijan in mid-September 2026 for talks with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov. The two held a one-on-one meeting, and Bayramov said the visit carried symbolic significance. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also received Fidan.

The foreign ministers discussed defense, trade, regional peace, and possible steps regarding the situation in the Middle East. Bayramov said Azerbaijan and Türkiye are expanding cooperation opportunities within NATO. The visit coincided with the 108th anniversary of Baku's liberation, marked by visits to Turkish and Azerbaijani Martyrs' Alleys, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan congratulated Azerbaijan on the occasion.