06 03 22 - Turkish War Memorial in Nahcivan Opened , for Turkish soldiers who died protecting Nahcivan from Armenian occupation during World War I was opened with a ceremony in Ordubad.

INTERNATIONAL 03.22.2006 Wednesday - ISTANBUL 00:10

Turkish War Memorial in Nahcivan Opened
By Cihan News Agency, Ordubad
Published: Tuesday, March 21, 2006
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A Turkish War Memorial, for Turkish soldiers who died protecting Nahcivan (Naxcivan/Nakhchivan) lands from Armenian occupation during World War I, was opened with a ceremony in Ordubad.

“Turkish Armed Forces will always stand beside its Azeri brothers as was the case in the past,” said Staff Officer Celalettin Bacanli in his speech.

“Have no doubts; the Turkish people and Turkish Armed Forces will always stand beside Azerbaijan, just as they did throughout history,” added Bacanli, declaring the memorial a sign of recognition for Azeri and Turkish brotherhood, as he reminded of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s words, “Azerbaijan’s problem is our problem, its happiness is ours.”

Turkey’s Nakhchivan Ambassador Ismail Sefa Yuceer, Military Attaché of Naxcivan Mehmet Torun, Deputy Governor of Ordubad, Itibar Ismailov; and many citizens from both countries participated in the ceremony.

During World War I, soldiers from some of the divisions under Nuri Pasha were martyred fighting against Armenians.

The location of the Turkish Memorial was determined after talking to witnesses of the war and historians. President of the Nakhchivan Assembly Vasif Talibov also helped in the preparations of the war memorial.

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