Azerbaijan, Baku, Sept. 26 / Trend A.Huseynbala /
The victims of 20th January tragedy played a big role in recognition of Azerbaijan as an independent state, Turkish Parliamentary Speaker Mehmet Ali Sahin told journalists in Baku on Sept. 26 after visiting the Martyrs Lane.
Ali Sahin appraised the Turkish troops' contribution in Azerbaijan's independence, who defended it from the Armenian Dashnaks in 1918.
Ali Sahin is on an official visit in Baku. Ali Shahin's visit targets to participate in the first session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Turkish-speaking countries. In addition, during his visit to Baku, the Turkish Parliament Speaker will hold a series of meetings.
The first session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Turkish-speaking countries will be held in Baku on Sept. 28-29.
Turkish former Justice Minister Ali Sahin was elected Speaker of the Turkish parliament in August.
Ali Sahin is one of the founders of the ruling Justice and Development Party. Ali Sahin was Vice-Premier and State Minister in Erdogan's two governments.
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