Preserving the independence and sovereignty of the countries of the South Caucasus region, establishing political and economic stability in the region, and supporting regional cooperation are the main elements of Turkish foreign policy towards the region. The South Caucasus region, which has historical and cultural ties between it and Turkey, is a bridge that links Turkey to Central Asia.
Turkey later developed advanced relations with Azerbaijan and Georgia. However, the same momentum was not achieved in terms of relations with Armenia because of the conflict over Nagorny Karabakh and the negative attitude adopted by Armenia towards Turkey, with what it called (the Armenian massacre) in 1915. Even the borders between the two countries were closed in 1993 after Armenia occupied the Kalpagar region Azeri. The relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan have made rapid progress over the past years until they reached their current levels. The intense reciprocal visits taking place between Turkey and Azerbaijan are one of the results that resulted in the establishment of close relations between the two countries. Where a high-level strategic cooperation council was established with Azerbaijan, in order to develop relations at all levels, especially cultural relations between the two countries, which is the focus of our research.
