President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Axar.az reports that the text of the congratulation:

"Dear Brother, I am pleased to convey to you my sincere congratulations and best wishes on your birthday.

Today, under your wise and far-sighted leadership, the brotherly Republic of Turkey is a strong and powerful state that has achieved significant achievements in all areas, has a voice in the international arena and has gained great prestige. Thanks to your resolute leadership and multifaceted activities, the comprehensive development path of your country and the successes it has achieved make us sincerely happy and inspired.

You have an invaluable role in raising the Azerbaijani-Turkish relations to today's high level, based on the unshakable will of our peoples and the principle of "one nation, two states". Your constant efforts to strengthen our unity and alliance, your constant support for the restoration of the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and the liberation of our lands have earned you deep respect and esteem in our country.