Paylaş | 29 July 2024

President of the Constitutional Court Mr Kadir Özkaya and the accompanying delegation paid a working visit to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on 23-27 July 2024. The delegation of the Turkish Constitutional Court, consisting of President Özkaya, Vice-President Mr. Hasan Tahsin Gökcan, Justices Mr. Selahaddin Menteş, Mr. Yılmaz Akçil and Mr. Ömer Çınar, and Secretary General Mr. Murat Azaklı, held meetings with the Chairman and Judges of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

During the meeting between the delegations of the Turkish and Azerbaijani Constitutional Courts, the parties exchanged views regarding the venue and date of the 1st Congress of TÜRK-AY and the transfer of its term presidency. The discussion also focused on the enhancement of collaboration and cooperation in the constitutional field. The parties agreed to update the memorandum of cooperation between the two Courts for the exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of individual application in order to protect and promote fundamental rights and freedoms.

President Özkaya and the accompanying delegation also met with the Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court of the Republic Azerbaijan, the Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman), the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the meetings, it was agreed to maintain and develop bilateral relations.

The delegation of the Turkish Constitutional Court visited the Turkish and Azerbaijani Martyrs’ Cemeteries and President Özkaya signed the Martyrs’ memorandum.

The delegation visited Ambassador Mr. Cahit Bağcı at the Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye in Baku.