"January 14 is an important date for Azerbaijan. Diplomatic relations were established by the protocol signed between Azerbaijan and Turkey namely in this day - 30 years ago," Azerbaijani Deputy Foreign Minister Khalaf Khalafov said at the event held on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Azerbaijani-Turkish diplomatic relations at the Foreign Ministry, APA reports.
The Deputy Minister said that Turkey has always stood by Azerbaijan. "Turkish support has played a key role in Azerbaijan's fight against difficulties and threats," he said.
He recalled that the 1990s were difficult for Azerbaijan: "Where did we start in 30 years and what heights did we reach? I am proud of that."