2026.05.21 16:10
The President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
Axar.az reports that this information was released by the President's Press Service.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
Allow me to extend my sincere congratulations to you and to the people of your country on the occasion of Independence Day.
The Czech Republic highly values its relations with the Republic of Azerbaijan and reaffirms its interest in further strengthening them. We appreciate the steadily developing cooperation between our countries in the fields of energy, industry, trade, investment, science and education, and we are confident that our partnership will continue to deliver tangible benefits for both sides. We also recognize Azerbaijan's important role as a partner contributing to the stability and connectivity of the wider region.
I wish you, Your Excellency, good health and every success, and the people of your country peace and prosperity.
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The President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanovic, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President,
It is a special pleasure, on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to extend to you, on behalf of the citizens of the Republic of Croatia and on my behalf, my warm congratulations and to wish progress and prosperity to all the citizens of your country.
Croatia and Azerbaijan are bound by long-standing cooperation and friendship. I am confident that our two friendly states will continue to work on advancing our overall relations and finding new forms of cooperation. The economic opportunities of our two states can serve as an incentive for more substantial cooperation.
Please accept, Mr. President, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Excellency, My Dear Brother,
As the Republic of Azerbaijan celebrates its National Day, it gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency, along with my best wishes to you for good health and happiness, and to your people for further progress and prosperity.
I should like to say how much I value the solid and outstanding relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Azerbaijan. Our ties are further strengthened by our shared determination to deepen our relationship and build a special partnership that fulfils the aspirations of our citizens in the two sister nations.
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The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, has sent congratulations to the President of Azerbaijan.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
His Excellency, Mr. President,
I have the honor to convey to Your Excellency and your friendly people my heartfelt greetings and best wishes on your commemoration of Azerbaijan’s Republic Day.
As we join you in celebrating this momentous occasion, I would like to commend the friendly relations binding Egypt and Azerbaijan, reaffirming my commitment to working closely with you to further deepen and expand our relations across multiple levels of common interest for the benefit of our two friendly peoples.
Dear Mr. President, please accept my sincere wishes for the best of your personal well-being and for the progress and prosperity of the friendly Azerbaijani people.
Highest consideration and appreciation.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Your Excellency, Dear Brother,
On the occasion of your country’s Independence Day, I convey to Your Excellency my most sincere congratulations and best wishes.
I wish you robust health and happiness, and the Government and the people of the brotherly Republic of Azerbaijan continued development and prosperity.
We express our highest consideration and esteem to Your Excellency.
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The Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
I extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
I wish the Government and the people of brotherly Azerbaijan even more rapid development and prosperity.
I express my highest respect and consideration to Your Excellency.
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King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I wish to convey to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations and my best wishes for your health and happiness and for the prosperity of the people of Azerbaijan.
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The President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Excellency,
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Korea, it is my great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the Independence Day.
I find it deeply meaningful that Korea and Azerbaijan have continued to advance cooperative relations based on steadfast friendship and profound trust.
I look forward to further strengthening the bonds of friendship between our two nations and to expanding the horizons of our cooperation through close exchanges across various fields.
Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for the continuous progress and prosperity of the Republic of Azerbaijan, for Your Excellency's good health, and for the happiness of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
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The President of the Republic of Malta, Myriam Spiteri Debono, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, celebrated on 28 May, I convey my sincere greetings on behalf of the people of the Republic of Malta to Your Excellency and to the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Malta and Azerbaijan continue to enjoy cordial and friendly ties through mutual respect and understanding. I am confident that our bilateral and multilateral cooperation will be enhanced in the years to come.
While availing myself of this opportunity to convey my best wishes for good health and well-being, please accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.
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The President of the Republic of South Africa, Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Excellency,
On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the National Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan on 28 May 2026, the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa join me in conveying to Your Excellency, the Government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan, our warmest greetings and sincere congratulations.
May I take this opportunity to express the wish for Your Excellency's good health and also reaffirm our desire to further enhance and consolidate the excellent bond of friendship that exists between our countries.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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President of the Republic of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I am pleased to extend to Your Excellency, in my name and on behalf of the Lebanese people, my warmest congratulations and sincerest wishes, hoping that this commemoration will bring you continued good health and well-being, and to the friendly Republic of Azerbaijan and its people further progress and prosperity under your wise leadership.
This occasion embodies the values of unity and cooperation and represents an opportunity to renew the bonds of brotherhood and strengthen our joint efforts in the interest of our two peoples, with the aim of achieving further accomplishments that bring prosperity and benefit to our peoples and our countries.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration and best wishes.
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The President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydarovich,
On behalf of the people of the Kyrgyz Republic and myself personally, I sincerely congratulate you on the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Under your wise leadership, the Republic of Azerbaijan continues its dynamic development and has taken a worthy place in the international community.
I am deeply convinced that the strategic partnership relations between Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan will continue to develop for the benefit of our brotherly peoples.
Dear Ilham Heydarovich, I wish you strong health and well-being, and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan peace and prosperity.
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The King of the Belgians, Philippe, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
I extend my sincere congratulations, along with my best wishes for welfare and prosperity, to you and the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan — May 28, Independence Day.
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The King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
The celebration of your National Day gives me an opportunity to extend to Your Excellency my congratulations and my best wishes for a prosperous future for the people of Azerbaijan.
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The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Honorable Mr. President,
I am pleased to convey to Your Excellency my sincerest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
I wish you robust health and happiness, and the Government and the friendly people of Azerbaijan prosperity and progress.
Please accept the assurances of my highest respect and esteem.
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The King of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
May the peace, blessings, and mercy of Allah be upon you,
As you celebrate the Republic Day of your friendly country, we are pleased to extend to Your Excellency, on our behalf and on behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, our heartfelt congratulations, and best regards on this national occasion.
We wish Your Excellency abundant health and happiness, and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan further progress and prosperity.
I willingly assure Your Excellency of my highest consideration.
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The National Leader of the Turkmen People, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, has sent a congratulatory message to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
I cordially congratulate you and the brotherly people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Independence Day!
It is with great satisfaction that I note the high level of mutually beneficial Turkmen-Azerbaijani cooperation successfully developing across various fields.. I am firmly convinced that our relations will continue to develop and strengthen for the benefit of our two brotherly nations.
Taking this pleasant opportunity, distinguished Ilham Heydar oglu, I wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your highly responsible endeavors, and to the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, I wish peace, progress, and continued prosperity.
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The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
I cordially congratulate You and the entire people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Independence Day!
Today, Azerbaijan is developing rapidly, demonstrating impressive successes in the economy, infrastructure, and culture, playing an important role in strengthening international cooperation.
With great satisfaction, I would like to note that today, Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations, based on the principles of good-neighborliness, friendship, and mutual understanding, are gaining an increasingly dynamic and progressive character. We express our readiness for further close cooperation for the benefit of our peoples.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, taking this pleasant opportunity, I sincerely wish You robust health and happiness, and to the brotherly people of Azerbaijan – peace, welfare, and prosperity.
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The President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency, Mr. President,
I extend my sincerest congratulations to you and the friendly people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your country’s national holiday.
I reaffirm our determination to continue our efforts to further strengthen relations between our two countries.
Please accept the assurances of my highest respect and esteem.
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President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydarovich,
I sincerely congratulate you and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Independence Day.
In Belarus, we highly value the results of the policy you are pursuing to build a sovereign, developed, and confident state that takes pride in its economic achievements and growing international authority.
I confirm Minsk’s firm interest in advancing the strategic Belarusian-Azerbaijani partnership. I am convinced that our regular meetings, active and trusting dialogue, as well as systematic work carried out at various levels, will continue to contribute to the successful implementation of current projects and the formation of new bilateral initiatives.
I wish you, dear Ilham Heydarovich, and your family good health and happiness, and the people of Azerbaijan peace and prosperity.
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The First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the holy Eid al-Adha.
The fact that Eid al-Adha coincides with a national holiday carries a symbolic meaning. May this great holiday of all Muslims, filled with kindness, lead humanity to high spiritual values, and grant it the mercy and compassion of the Almighty.
I wish the fraternal people of Azerbaijan a sustainable, rapid development and prosperity, also expressing my best wishes for the achievement of all the goals set before them under your leadership.
I am confident that the mutual respect we have established with you will continue for many years to come.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, on the occasion of these remarkable holidays, I wish you robust health, great success, and the people of Azerbaijan everlasting peace and prosperity.
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The President of the Republic of Estonia, Alar Karis, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Colleague,
Please accept my sincere congratulations to you and to the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your National Day.
In today’s complex global environment, close cooperation through multilateral frameworks – particularly the United Nations – is more important than ever. By working together, we can better uphold the principles of the UN Charter and contribute to a safer, more just, and more sustainable world.
Against this backdrop, I welcome the steady progress in our bilateral relations and look forward to further strengthening the partnership between our countries in the years ahead.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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The President of the Republic of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr. President,
I am pleased to convey to you my sincerest congratulations on the occasion of your country’s national holiday — Independence Day.
I wish you and the friendly people of Azerbaijan continued prosperity and progress.
Taking this opportunity, I would like to once again reaffirm my readiness to work together with you to strengthen the friendly relations between our countries.
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The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President,
I have the honor to extend to you, and through you to the friendly people of Azerbaijan, my sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of Azerbaijan.
China and Azerbaijan are comprehensive strategic partners. Under our joint planning and leadership, China-Azerbaijan relations have reached a new level, and cooperation across various fields has yielded significant results. I attach great importance to the development of China-Azerbaijan relations and stand ready to make joint efforts with you to maintain high-level momentum in our bilateral relations for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.
I wish the friendly Azerbaijan prosperity and strength, and its people – happiness and well-being.
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The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency, Dear Colleague,
On behalf of the Georgian people and myself, I have the honour to extend to Your Excellency my heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The current strategic partnership between our countries represents a logical continuation of our longstanding historical ties. Your Excellency, your highly productive state visit to Georgia has provided a significant impetus for advancing our bilateral relations to a new stage of development. I am firmly convinced that cooperation grounded in good-neighbourly relations and a strong strategic partnership, including the joint implementation of projects of strategic importance, will bring prosperity not only to our peoples but also will contribute to strengthening peace and stability throughout the region.
On this festive day, I take the opportunity to convey my best wishes for your personal happiness and success in your endeavors, and for a peaceful and prosperous future for the friendly people of Azerbaijan.
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The President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, has conveyed his congratulations to the Azerbaijani leader.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydarovich,
On behalf of the people of Tajikistan and myself, I extend to you and to friendly people of Azerbaijan my sincere congratulations on the occasion of your country’s national holiday.
We are sincerely delighted by the social and economic successes of our reliable partner and its enhancing authority in the international arena.
It is gratifying to note that the strategic partnership anchored in the strong historical traditions of friendship and mutual understanding between our countries demonstrates a trajectory of sustainable growth.
I am confident that through our joint efforts, we will continue to enhance our constructive cooperation and ensure even more dynamic development of our multifaceted interaction that meets the fundamental interests of the peoples of our countries.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, I sincerely wish you robust health and new successes, and to the fraternal people of friendly Azerbaijan – peace, prosperity and progress.
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The President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, has sent a congratulatory message to his Azerbaijani counterpart.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Mr. President,
On behalf of the people of Moldova, I warmly congratulate you and the people of Azerbaijan on your Independence Day.
On this special occasion, I wish you, your family, and the people of Azerbaijan peace and prosperity. Moldova hopes for lasting peace in the South Caucasus, and we believe that dialogue and cooperation are the surest path to stability and progress.
Azerbaijan has always been a reliable friend to Moldova, and I look forward to continuing our dialogue.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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The President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
On behalf of the people of Kazakhstan, I sincerely congratulate you and all your compatriots on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Throughout its years of sovereignty, Azerbaijan has made great strides in strengthening its statehood, advancing socio-economic development, and enhancing its authority in the international arena.
Undoubtedly, under your strong and wise leadership, the fraternal people of Azerbaijan will successfully achieve its high objectives, ensuring sustainable economic growth and further cementing its status as a regional power.
The people of Kazakhstan remain committed to the strategy of eternal friendship and mutual respect and support it, and sincerely rejoice in the achievements of Azerbaijan.
We attach exceptional importance to the further development of our strategic partnership and alliance.
I am confident that an active and trust-based political dialogue at a high level will continue to help Kazakhstan-Azerbaijan multilateral cooperation reach new heights in the interests of our peoples.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, I wish you new achievements in your responsible state activities, and peace and progress to the fraternal people of Azerbaijan.
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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, has sent a congratulatory message to the President of Azerbaijan.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
On the momentous occasion of the 108th Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and warm felicitations to Your Excellency and the esteemed people of Azerbaijan.
As we mark the 33rd anniversary of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Azerbaijan this year, I am happy to mark the progress of our bilateral relations and remain confident that this spirit of cooperation will continue to yield benefits for the prosperity and well-being of both our nations. Malaysia reaffirms its steadfast commitment to strengthening and elevating our bilateral ties to even greater heights.
Please accept, Excellency, my sincerest wishes for your continued health and well-being, along with my hopes for peace and prosperity for the citizens of Azerbaijan.
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The President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency Mr. President,
On behalf of the people of Italy and on my own behalf, I extend my sincere congratulations to you and to the entire people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your country’s national holiday.
The numerous examples of friendship and fruitful cooperation, including our recent contacts, impart a highly concrete and exceptional value to the strategic partnership between Baku and Rome. This partnership has steadily developed over recent years and has encompassed many areas of mutual interest, first and foremost the energy sector.
Firmly believing in and recognizing the importance of dialogue and peaceful cooperation among states for constructively addressing the complex challenges of the international situation, Italy continues to support all initiatives aimed at promoting stability, good-neighborly relations, and mutual trust between Azerbaijan, the European Union, and the countries of the region.
Mr. President, while fondly recalling my last visit to your country and our previous meetings, I once again convey my wishes for well-being and prosperity to you, your family, and the friendly people of Azerbaijan.
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The President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
Dear brother,
It gives me great pleasure to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Your Excellency and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your country’s national holiday – Independence Day.
I would particularly like to note that under your wise leadership, Azerbaijan is successfully carrying out important transformations and large-scale reforms across all spheres, while the welfare and living standards of the people continue to improve and extensive construction and development projects are being implemented throughout the regions.
Recently, at your initiative, the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum was organized at the highest level in the beautiful and unique city of Baku. This stands as another vivid example of Azerbaijan’s steadily growing authority and position on the international stage.
Of course, we are highly satisfied with the rapid development of cooperation between our two countries in political, trade-economic, cultural, humanitarian, and other priority areas, as well as with the elevation of our strategic partnership and alliance to an entirely new level in recent years thanks to our joint and determined efforts.
I am confident that the full implementation of the important agreements reached during our regular and productive meetings and dialogue will further strengthen our multifaceted ties.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, taking this pleasant opportunity, I wish you long life, robust health, family happiness, and continued success in your highly responsible state activities, and I wish the brotherly people of Azerbaijan lasting well-being, prosperity, and progress.
With sincere respect,
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The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Excellency,
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and personally, I extend my warmest and most cordial felicitations to Your Excellency, the Government, and the brotherly people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the auspicious occasion of your Independence Day.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan are bound by a deep-rooted fraternal relationship that draws its strength from our shared faith, rich cultural heritage, and common values. Over the years, our bilateral ties have evolved into a robust and enduring partnership characterized by mutual trust, understanding, and steadfast support for each other on issues of core national interest.
The people of Pakistan rejoice in the remarkable socio-economic progress and prosperity achieved by the Republic of Azerbaijan under Your Excellency's dynamic and visionary leadership. We remain firmly committed to further deepening and diversifying our multifaceted cooperation, particularly in the areas of bilateral trade, energy connectivity, defense collaboration, and people-to-people exchanges, for the mutual benefit of our two brotherly nations.
I avail myself of this opportunity to extend my best wishes for Your Excellency's good health and happiness, and for the continued peace, progress, and prosperity of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Mr. President,
I extend my sincere congratulations to you and the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of May 28 – Independence Day.
As I noted during our telephone conversation several weeks ago, Germany remains highly interested in further expanding our bilateral relations. At a time marked by numerous unresolved conflicts, accelerating climate change, and new geopolitical tensions, we are facing significant challenges together.
From this perspective, the progress achieved toward the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia is particularly encouraging. I hope that your efforts aimed at establishing lasting peace in the region will soon achieve sustainable success.
I once again cordially congratulate the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of this national holiday and extend my most sincere wishes to you and your family.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of Indonesia, and on my own behalf, I have the great honour to extend my warmest congratulations to Your Excellency and the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the auspicious occasion of the 108th Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
In an era defined by profound and complex geopolitical shifts, Azerbaijan has remarkably positioned itself as a pivotal anchor of stability and progress. Situated at the strategic confluence of Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan’s proactive diplomacy, its critical role in advancing trans-regional connectivity, and its vital contribution to global energy security demonstrate your nation’s indispensable value in today’s international architecture.
Indonesia views Azerbaijan not merely as a friendly nation, but as a crucial partner in navigating these global realities. Recognizing our shared values and mutual interests, Indonesia remains deeply committed to advancing our bilateral relations. We look forward to exploring new opportunities for collaboration in key sectors such as trade, energy, and sociocultural exchanges. By continuing to work closely together, both bilaterally and within multilateral forums, I am confident that our two nations will not only bring greater benefits to our peoples but also contribute meaningfully to global peace and sustainable development.
I wish to express my sincere hope for Your Excellency’s continued good health and success, and for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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India’s President Droupadi Murmu has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of May 28 Independence Day.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the Government, the people of India and on my own behalf, I extend warm greetings and felicitations to Your Excellency, the Government and to the friendly people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your Independence Day.
India and Azerbaijan share historical and cultural ties. There is good potential for further enhancing our economic and commercial linkages along with people-to-people contact.
I convey my best wishes for your good health and wellbeing, as well as for the progress and prosperity of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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President of the Republic of Finland Alexander Stubb has sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Your Excellency,
On behalf of the people of Finland and myself, I wish to extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and to the people of Azerbaijan on the 108th Independence Day of Azerbaijan.
I look forward to continuing our constructive cooperation and our substantive dialogue on European and global security issues.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.
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Slovak President Peter Pellegrini has sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
