TURKPA Secretary General meets with First Deputy Chairman of AK Parti Efkan Ala
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On 27 October 2026, the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), Ambassador Ramil Hasan, met with Mr. Efkan Ala, First Deputy Chairman of Türkiye’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti), during his official visit to the Republic of Türkiye.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Zafer Sırakaya, Deputy Chairman of AK Parti responsible for Foreign Relations.
During the meeting, the participants discussed the decisions adopted at the 15th Plenary Session of TURKPA and the meeting of the Council of the Assembly, held in Bishkek, the capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as the importance of maintaining and further strengthening relations between the brotherly countries. The importance of further developing and consolidating the strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Türkiye under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was also underscored. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, as powerful States pursuing independent domestic and foreign policies, strengthening their positions on the international stage and contributing to the unity of the Turkic World.
In turn, Secretary General Ramil Hasan expressed his gratitude to Mr. Efkan Ala and Mr. Zafer Sırakaya for the warm reception. He noted that the presence and solidarity of independent and powerful Turkic States on the international stage make an important contribution to the Turkic World’s ability to act as a united and strong community.
The Secretary General particularly emphasized that further developing the strategic alliance between Azerbaijan and Türkiye, maintaining an independent political course and aligning common interests are of great importance for strengthening the international standing of both States. He also highlighted the role of Azerbaijan and Türkiye as sources of inspiration and driving forces for the other brotherly Turkic States.
On behalf of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Parti), Mr. Efkan Ala stated that they would continue to provide comprehensive support for the further development of the fraternal relations between Azerbaijan and Türkiye. He also wished TURKPA every success in its activities and the Secretary General in his work.
