Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev congratulated Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed and the Maldivian people in connection with the Independence Day, AzerTAj state news agency reported.
President Ilham Aliyev expressed hope that the development and friendship between Azerbaijan and the Republic of Maldives will be continuing. Ilham Aliyev wished Mohamed Nasheed good health, success in activities, the friendly people of Maldives - peace and prosperity.