Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Micheline Calmy-Rey, President of the Confederation of Switzerland, AzerTAj state news agency reported.
"Dear Mrs. President, I cordially congratulate you on your election as President of the Confederation of Switzerland. We attach great importance to Azerbaijan- Switzerland relations.
I am convinced that our friendly relations, multi-faceted cooperation will further develop and deepen in accordance with the interests of our peoples.
I wish you robust health, happiness and success in your activities for the welfare of the friendly Swiss people," the letter says.