President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyiv on the occasion of the country’s national holiday – Independence Day.
“Over the past period, under your leadership, the fraternal Uzbekistan has come a long way of development. Strengthening statehood, the socio-economic development of the country, effective activities within the framework of international and regional organizations and increasing the from day of authority in the world became possible thanks to your leadership, wise and far -sighted policy.
Azerbaijani-Uzbek interstate relations proceed from the brotherhood, historical friendship and affection for the general cultural roots of our peoples. The current successful development and expansion of our multilateral cooperation, based on these good traditions and a strong foundation, our strategic partnership, based on mutual trust and confidence, cause satisfaction. I would also like to especially note our successful cooperation and mutual support in the framework of international institutions.
I am sure that traditional friendly ties and representing mutual interest cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan will continue to develop by the rising and deepening our joint efforts in the interests of our peoples.
On this holiday, I wish you good health, happiness, success in business, the fraternal people of Uzbekistan – constant peace and prosperity, ”the letter says.