President Ilham Aliyev has extended congratulations to Alexander Lukashenko, President of the Republic of Belarus.
The congratulations read as follows:
Dear Alexander Grigoryevich,
On the occasion of the state holiday — Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus — please accept my sincere congratulations and best wishes.
Relations between Azerbaijan and Belarus are characterized by mutual understanding at the highest level and close bilateral cooperation. The strong friendship and mutual support traditions between our peoples, as well as the successful implementation of high-level agreements, enrich the content of our interstate relations with quality substance and contribute to the strengthening of bilateral cooperation across the entire spectrum of directions.
I am confident that, together with you, the multifaceted mutual cooperation and strategic partnership between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Belarus will continue to expand and deepen in the future for the prosperity of our friendly peoples and our countries.
Dear Alexander Grigoryevich, on this festive day, I wish you robust health, happiness and success in your high state position, and I wish the friendly people of Belarus peace and progress.