Azerbaijan-Türkiye: Strategic Cooperation in Science, Education and Culture

This article analyzes the multifaceted cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and theRepublic of Türkiye in the fields of science, education and culture. Based on common historical roots,language, religion and spiritual values, relations between the two fraternal states have significantlystrengthened since the restoration of Azerbaijan’s state independence in the late 20th century. Thearticle emphasizes that Türkiye was the first country to recognize Azerbaijan’s independence andprovide it with comprehensive support, including in the humanitarian, scientific and educationalspheres. Particular attention is paid to the development of scientific cooperation between academic andresearch institutions of both countries, student and faculty exchanges, implementation of joint projects,and holding international conferences. The article also discusses the main areas of cultural interaction,including joint celebrations, exhibitions, festivals, as well as cooperation in preserving cultural heritageand literary studies. The author concludes that deepening cooperation in these areas contributes notonly to strengthening the national interests of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, but also to the development of asingle cultural and spiritual space of the Turkic world.Keywords: Strategic Cooperation, Science, Education, Culture, Modern Era