Ankara:President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced plans to visit Azerbaijan on November 8, despite ongoing tensions over new Azerbaijani regulations restricting Islamic headscarves in schools. The visit coincides with Azerbaijan's Victory Day.

According to National news agency - Lebanon, Erdogan made the announcement to reporters during his return flight from South Korea. He emphasized that the visit would proceed as planned unless extraordinary circumstances arise.

The visit comes amid strained relations between Turkey and Azerbaijan, two regional allies, due to the recent headscarf restrictions imposed by Baku. Erdogan's comments highlight the significance of maintaining diplomatic ties during this period of dispute.