SESRIC participated in an event held in Ankara on 27 May 2025 to mark the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, celebrated on 28 May. The event was co-organised by the Embassy of Azerbaijan and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye.

The celebration brought together members of parliament, government officials and members of the diplomatic corps accredited in Türkiye. It was also marked by a congratulatory message from H.E. Recep Tayyip ERDOĞAN, President of the Republic of Türkiye, addressed to the people of Azerbaijan.