BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 19. Türkiye's
Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Birol Akgün, told reporters that the
restoration of Azerbaijan’s full sovereignty has fulfilled the
dreams of the martyrs of January 20, Trend reports.
"Tomorrow marks the 36th anniversary of the Azerbaijani people’s
courageous stand for independence on January 20, 1990. Despite the
harshest conditions, citizens of all ages, men, women, and the
young, stood firm in defense of their freedom, with 130 martyred
amid the tanks of the Soviet Union’s Red Army," he said.
Akgün emphasized the sacrifices made by those who lost their
lives, saying, “Over 700 people were injured during the January 20
events. After the Patriotic War and the full restoration of
Azerbaijan’s sovereignty, I believe the dreams of the January 20
martyrs have been fulfilled. We owe them a great deal. May God have
mercy on them. We wish for the everlasting brotherhood between
Azerbaijan and Türkiye.”
