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An institutional bridge rooted in shared memory since 1997

TURKIYE AZERBAIJAN FRIENDSHIP COOPERATION AND SOLIDARITY FOUNDATION

A foundation working for brotherhood and solidarity between Türkiye and Azerbaijan in the spirit of one nation, two states.

TADIV strengthens the bond between Türkiye and Azerbaijan through cultural diplomacy, shared memory, commemorative programs and institutional cooperation.

1997

Foundation year

2 countries

One nation, two states

30th year

Approaching milestone

4 languages

Public reach

30th year counter

Time remaining until our 30th year

As institutional memory moves into a new chapter, the road to the foundation's 30th year is made visible through a live counter.

2027-01-01

249

Days

12

Hours

28

Minutes

31

Seconds

Kurumsal arşiv kompozisyonu
Foundation, mission and institutional legacy

A foundation structure that keeps shared memory and friendship together.

TADIV was established in 1997 under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Ihsan Doğramacı and upon the recommendation of Heydar Aliyev, then President of Azerbaijan.

Its institutional mission is to strengthen the cultural, social and economic ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan and to contribute to peace and public solidarity across the Turkic world.

1997

Foundation and institutional framework

The foundation was established to advance relations between the two countries under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Ihsan Doğramacı and upon the recommendation of Heydar Aliyev.

After 1997

Cultural and social solidarity

It developed into a civic platform that strengthened cultural, social and economic ties between Türkiye and Azerbaijan; for a period it maintained its institutional presence in the Bilkent University Board of Trustees building.

2019

New presidency period

Prof. Dr. Aygün Attar was elected president; during this period the foundation moved to its new location and reinforced its public visibility and institutional representation.

2023

Tax-exempt status

A presidential decision granted the foundation tax-exempt status, making institutional trust and the donation ecosystem more visible.

Institutional structure

Founding will, governance structure and institutional coordination on the same axis.

The institutional structure presents founding memory together with the presidency, board of trustees, board of directors and operational roles.

Founder and guiding figures

At the core of the foundation's narrative stand the founding leadership of Prof. Dr. Ihsan Doğramacı and the strategic vision of Heydar Aliyev.

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Doğramacı

Founding leadership

Prof. Dr. Ihsan Doğramacı

The figure who carried the founding will of the foundation and shaped its institutional framework.

Heydar Aliyev

Historical vision

Heydar Aliyev

The statesman who strengthened Türkiye-Azerbaijan relations on a strategic axis of friendship.

President

Prof. Dr. Aygün Attar

Detailed page for biography, duties and her period as president.

Board of Trustees

Institutional backbone

The board that constitutes the foundation's main decision-making structure.

Board of Directors

Members and responsibilities

Structural page presenting the chair, permanent member and board members together.

Institutional operations

Alongside the governing bodies, the administrative and operational continuity of the foundation is strengthened through these roles.

General Coordinator of TADIV

Ali Akber Tufan

Role supporting institutional coordination and program flow across the foundation.

Director of TADIV Economic Enterprise

Avaz Safarov

Role supporting operational continuity and administrative flow.

Historical memory and brotherhood themes

Memory, brotherhood and common direction from Karabakh to Shusha.

TADIV is not only a platform of institutional solidarity but also a public carrier of historical themes that keep shared memory alive.

44-Day Karabakh Victory

The Karabakh Victory stands as a distinct memory line in Azerbaijan's struggle for territorial integrity and historical justice.

Shusha Declaration

The Shusha Declaration provides a contemporary framework that deepens the brotherhood between Türkiye and Azerbaijan on a strategic alliance basis.

Caucasus Islamic Army

The memory of the Caucasus Islamic Army makes visible the continuity of shared history and the brotherhood bond.

Kültürel diplomasi ve tarihsel hafıza kompozisyonu

Public language access

The foundation's digital presence is expanding with access layers in Turkish of Türkiye, Azerbaijani Turkish, English and Russian.

Turkish of Türkiye
Azerbaijani Turkish
English
Russian

English

Activities

Areas of cultural diplomacy, publications, commemorations and institutional cooperation.

The activity area presents the foundation's working fields under clear headings.

Cultural Diplomacy

Events, representation and visibility work that sustain the historical and social closeness between Türkiye and Azerbaijan.

Language, Memory and Publishing

An institutional approach supporting research, publishing and archival production on the Turkish language, shared history and cultural heritage.

Commemorative and Awareness Programs

Programs that make historical ruptures in the memory of the Turkic world publicly visible, especially Khojaly.

Institutional Cooperation

A multilayered field of cooperation developed with academia, civil society, think tanks and public institutions.

Kurumsal dayanışma ve destek kompozisyonu
Agenda and current visibility

Current news, programs and highlighted announcements from the foundation.

Commemorations, institutional engagements and current activities come together in this section.

Instagram

Visit to the Chief Audit Institution

19 February 2025

Open

A post highlighting Prof. Dr. Aygün Attar's contacts with public institutions.

Instagram

Short film workshop announcement

20 February 2026

Open

A post reflecting youth-oriented and cultural-production communication.

Instagram

Energy and cooperation meeting

28 October 2024

Open

A post reinforcing visibility in the axis of institutional cooperation and public diplomacy.

Donation and solidarity

Contribute directly to institutional solidarity.

Donation channels supported by tax-exempt status strengthen the foundation's public-benefit activities.

Mobile donation option

Donations can also be completed through mobile banking channels of Halkbank, VakıfBank and Ziraat Bank.

Donation account · USD

TR78 0001 0013 0612 2342 9050 27

Donation account · TL

TR08 0001 0013 0612 2342 9050 26

Donation account · EURO

TR51 0001 0013 0612 2342 9050 28

Contact and institutional access

Open communication channels for institutional contact.

The foundation can be reached directly through its central office, phone and e-mail channels.