BAKU, Azerbaijan, March 18. The Chairman of the
State Committee on Work with Diaspora, Fuad Muradov, met with Izmir
Governor Süleyman Elban during his visit to Türkiye, Trend reports via the
committee.
According to information, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary to Türkiye, Rashad Mammadov, also attended the
meeting. The sides highlighted the growing brotherhood and
strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, focusing on
diaspora engagement, integration of Azerbaijanis living in Izmir,
as well as opportunities in education, employment, cultural
cooperation, and public diplomacy.
Muradov emphasized that under the leadership of President Ilham
Aliyev, diaspora policy remains a key state priority, stressing the
importance of strengthening organization among Azerbaijanis abroad,
preserving national and cultural identity, and enhancing their
integration into host societies. He also underscored the need for
closer cooperation between Azerbaijani communities in Turkish
cities and local institutions, noting that the principle of “one
nation, two states” is reflected not only in political relations
but also in diaspora collaboration.
Elban, for his part, expressed a strong interest in furthering
ties with the committee and expanding cooperation with the
Azerbaijani community in Izmir. He reaffirmed his readiness to
support joint initiatives, particularly in the areas of education,
employment, and cultural exchange.
The meeting included in-depth discussions regarding future
cooperation, including the organization of joint cultural and
public events, strengthening the relationship between diaspora
organizations and local authorities, and encouraging greater youth
and student participation in various initiatives. The sides
expressed confidence that these efforts would further strengthen
Azerbaijan-Turkey relations and promote the continued development
of the Azerbaijani community in Izmir.
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