Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

Professor Muzaffer Şeker, President of the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA), delivered a speech at the international symposium titled “Azerbaijan and Türkiye in World Politics” held in Baku.

In his speech, he expressed great pleasure at visiting native Azerbaijan, highlighting the strong friendship between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, built on the principle of “One nation, two states.” 

Prof. Muzaffer Şeker said that the sincere brotherly relations established between ANAS and TÜBA serve as an exemplary model of cooperation for the Turkic states and other international scientific institutions. He highlighted the role of the strategic vision by the President of ANAS, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, in the process of developing bilateral relations, and expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the Academy of Sciences.

The President of TÜBA extended his congratulations on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, which has followed a path rich in achievements since its founding. He especially emphasized the Academy’s role in the development of science in the country, the organization of scientific activities, and the training of highly qualified specialists.

He described the friendship, solidarity, and peace initiatives demonstrated by Azerbaijan and Türkiye as a commendable example at a time when global tense political processes are deepening and contradictions in interstate relations are increasing. He said that the political will and strategic vision founded by the National Leader Heydar Aliyev in this direction are successfully continued today by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.

Professor Muzaffer Şeker also regarded the meeting between President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev and the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, held on June 19, 2025, in Kahramanmaraş during the opening ceremony of the “Azerbaijan” neighborhood, as a clear message aimed at peace, brotherhood, and cooperation on regional and global levels. 

He emphasized the crucial importance of fundamental political research and scientific analysis conducted by academies of sciences in addressing current global political tensions.

The President of TÜBA spoke about the significance of the publication titled “One Nation, Two States. Speeches and Addresses by National Leader Heydar Aliyev on Azerbaijan-Türkiye Relations,” which reflects Heydar Aliyev’s wise thoughts and recommendations on Türkiye-Azerbaijan relations, with a foreword written by Academician Isa Habibbeyli. He emphasized the necessity of preserving this book as an example of strategic memory to be passed on to future generations.

“Our cooperation relations with many academies of sciences around the world is successfully developing,”- underlined Professor Muzaffer Şeker, noting that the Turkish Academy of Sciences serves the scientific community, actively participates in the training of young scientists and places great importance on international collaboration within the framework of ‘science diplomacy.’ Within this framework, the common task of scientists is to provide scientific support for ensuring peace and security in the world and to unite the future generations under the light of science. 

He noted that incidents similar to the genocide policy once carried out in Karabakh can still be observed in various regions of the world today. During modern technological capabilities, preventing such disasters is extremely important for safeguarding the future of humanity.

Professor Muzaffer Şeker also called on scientists around the world to join efforts and strengthen scientific solidarity in order to prevent the deepening of the global problems. He noted that significant works are carried out in this direction by the International Science Council, The Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), and other organizations. He highly appreciated the efforts of Academician Isa Habibbeyli in the activities conducted with AASSA.

He underlined that the international symposium titled “Azerbaijan and Türkiye in World Politics” has broad opportunities to shed light on the global problems of the modern era. He emphasized that such events serve as an important platform for joint international cooperation and mutual support among different countries.

At the end of his speech, the TÜBA President emphasized that promoting the application of the brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye among other states holds particular significance for strengthening global cooperation and peace. He also wished success to the work of the symposium.

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

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