Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Portugal’s President-elect Marcelo Rebelo de Susa.

“I congratulate you on the occasion of your election to the post of president of the Portuguese Republic,” said Aliyev.

“I am hopeful that we will make joint efforts to develop and expand friendly and cooperative relations between Azerbaijan and Portugal,” he added.

“I wish you robust health, happiness and success in your forthcoming activities for the welfare of the friendly people of Portugal,” said Aliyev.