The President of the People's Republic of China Hu Jintao congratulated President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the Republic Day, AzerTaj state news agency reported.
In his message, Hu Jintao noted that China, as partner of Azerbaijan, is pleased for economic success, and that over the 17 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Azerbaijan, the relations between the two countries have been stable, trade and economic cooperation have been dynamically developing, as well as the humanitarian exchange always expands.
China is ready to work with Azerbaijan to further develop friendly relations, increase politically mutual trust, expand business cooperation in various sphere, the congratulatory message says.