An exchange of letters has been conducted between Presidents of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo on the occasion of the significant day September 24 - the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between Republic of Azerbaijan and Republic of Indonesia.

Axar.az reports that the letter of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia reads:

"Dear Mr. President,

I sincerely congratulate you and your friendly people on the 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Indonesia, and offer my best wishes.

It is gratifying that throughout decades, Azerbaijan-Indonesia relations, underpinned by mutual trust and confidence, have developed along an ascending trajectory and reached the present level. I consider that today, there are ample opportunities to take cooperation between our countries to the next level and identify new avenues for our relations.

We are grateful for the Republic of Indonesia’s support and just position concerning our country’s territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of its borders based on the norms and principles of international law and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. We highly appreciate your country’s enduring support for Azerbaijan’s just cause within the UN, Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Non-Aligned Movement, and view this as a true embodiment of our solidarity and friendship.

Major restoration and reconstruction work across our country’s liberated territories creates a favorable environment for expanding the scope of our cooperation. Through our joint efforts, I believe we can efficiently harness the existing potential of Azerbaijan-Indonesia relations and ensure further development of our engagement, both bilaterally and multilaterally.

I seize this pleasant opportunity to wish you robust health."

Letter of Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reads:

"His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Your Excellency,

On this auspicious occasion, on behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Indonesia, I would like to extend to Your Excellency my warm greetings and felicitations for the commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Indonesia and the Republic of Azerbaijan since 24 September 1992.

I wish to take this opportunity to reiterate Indonesia’s strong commitment to enhancing our bilateral cooperation in various fields, and I also look forward to continuing to work closely with Azerbaijan in various international fora. Furthermore, in these times of global challenges, our governments must continue to develop greater collaboration to better safeguard food and energy security for the benefit of our people.

Finally, I extend my sincere gratitude to the Government and people of Azerbaijan for the cooperation and friendship that have grown exponentially over the past thirty years.

In wishing every happiness, health and prosperity for you, Your Excellency, and the people of Azerbaijan, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration."