Bahar Muradova: Türkiye, Azerbaijan purposefully cooperating in strengthening institution of family

Türkiye and Azerbaijan have common goals in strengthening the institution of the family, and they will resolutely continue cooperation in this direction, Chairperson of Azerbaijan's State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs Bahar Muradova said in an interview with Anadolu Agency, Report informs.

She noted that Türkiye has always been by Azerbaijan's side: "The two countries operate on the principle of 'one nation, two states.' Türkiye has been by our side in the most difficult moments. Today, the strength of this brotherhood stands behind the Azerbaijani families returning to their homes. As a person who has lived away from the homeland for 30 years, I am also excited to return to my homeland with my family after the liberation of our lands from occupation."

Muradova noted that the institution of the family is the cornerstone of the social structure in both Azerbaijan and Türkiye: "Family is the most important aspect of our national identity. Caring for the family is the most important investment in the future of the state and the nation."

The committee chairperson also drew attention to the role of family policy in strengthening bilateral cooperation: “In both Türkiye and Azerbaijan, we are implementing many projects in a bilateral format and exchanging experience.”