Azerbaijani President Aliyev to Skip Turkic States Summit Amidst Hijab Dispute

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will not attend the Turkic States Organization summit in Ankara due to prior commitments. Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov will represent the country. Aliyev's absence follows a public dispute between Ankara and Baku over restrictions on wearing hijabs in Azerbaijani schools, which Turkey's presidential advisor criticized.

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