Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulation to the Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich on his country's national holiday - the Independence Day, AzerTAj state news agency reported.
The head of state congratulated President and people of Ukraine on behalf of the Azerbaijani people and on his behalf on the national holiday - the Independence Day.
"Traditional friendship and partnership relations between Azerbaijan and Ukraine are dynamically developing. I am sure that the expansion of our bilateral cooperation, cooperation within the regional and international organizations will further serve the interests of our countries and peoples, peace, stability and progress in the region," the letter says.
Ilham Aliyev wished Viktor Yanukovich good health, success in activities, the friendly people of Ukraine - peace and prosperity.