Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

The President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli delivered a speech at the international symposium "Azerbaijan and Türkiye in World Politics" held in Baku.

In his speech, the academician said that this international symposium holds great significance as the first joint event between ANAS and the Turkish Academy of Sciences during the 80 years activity of ANAS. He underlined that the phrase “One nation, two states,” expressed with great foresight by National Leader Heydar Aliyev, clearly shows the strong brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan that they present to the world, as well as unshakable unity among the countries of the Turkic world. At the same time, this event carries special importance in the context of the implementation of the Order issued by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli expressed his confidence that this event will make an important contribution to further strengthening the existing cooperation with scientific institutions in Türkiye and to the formation of new joint scientific projects. He said that the joint symposium organized in Baku by two prestigious scientific institutions, the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences and the Turkish Academy of Sciences, serves as an example for the scientific institutions of other Turkic states as well.  

Referring to the statement made by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, during his inauguration ceremony, “We have no other family. Our family is the Turkic world,” Academician Isa Habibbeyli underlined that the science of Turkology, which has been developed in Azerbaijan over many years and has a rich tradition, as well as relations with the Turkic world, have entered a new stage.

The head of ANAS mentioned that departments related to Turkology have been established in all scientific research institutes of ANAS. New priority directions have been formed and prospects identified in this area. Emphasizing the dynamic expansion of relations with the Turkic world, he recalled that the first cooperation agreement of the Academy in the new phase was signed precisely with the Turkish Academy of Sciences. He also said that the first international scientific organization ANAS joined was the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia.

“ANAS signed scientific cooperation agreements not only with Türkiye but also with the Academies of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan, and these relations continue through concrete joint activities,” said Academician Isa Habibbeyli.  

According to the President of ANAS, Azerbaijan and Türkiye demonstrate true unity and solidarity not only in domestic politics and bilateral relations but also on the international arena. He said that the relationship between the two heads of state, based on mutual respect, sincerity, and common strategic interests, and their unified stance serve as a great example for all scientific institutions as well as for both peoples.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli highlighted the significance of the opening ceremony of the “Azerbaijan” neighborhood in Kahramanmaraş, one of the regions of Türkiye severely affected by the natural disaster, attended by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He underlined, “This is not only a manifestation of brotherhood between the two states but also an important fact that contributes to strengthening unity and solidarity in the Turkic world. The statements, political messages, and calls for unity and solidarity by President Ilham Aliyev and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the opening ceremony confirmed once again that this brotherhood is becoming stronger every day and step and has a lasting character.”

The head of ANAS said that Azerbaijan unequivocally defends the interests of Türkiye, and Türkiye does the same for Azerbaijan. He emphasized that the political solidarity between the two countries is at the highest level and that the Azerbaijan-Türkiye friendship is presented to the world as an example. He emphasized that it is our duty to contribute to strengthening the unity of the Turkic world family at every step and to provide scientific support to this process. Today’s symposium holds special significance as a vivid manifestation of the joint contribution of Azerbaijani and Turkish science to the unity of the Turkic world.

Academician Isa Habibbeyli noted that the discussions to be held and the scientific results to be achieved within the framework of the event will clearly reveal the role of science, the paths it opens, and the strategic goals in determining the tasks ahead on the international political stage.

The head of ANAS emphasized that this symposium serves to strengthen Azerbaijani-Turkish scientific cooperation and to further reinforce the unity based on long-standing traditions of friendship. He expressed his confidence that these relations will continue to develop and remain sustainable.

The head of ANAS also underlined that the materials of the symposium will be published in Türkiye in the form of a collection of scientific articles.  

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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