Azerbaijan, Baku, Aug. 24 / Trend /
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on the state holiday of the country.
"On behalf of the people of Azerbaijan and on behalf of myself, I offer my sincere congratulations to you and the whole people of Ukraine on your country's state holiday - the Independence Day. Friendly Ukraine is today resolutely moving forward on the path towards strengthening statehood and order, and carrying out socio-economic reforms. The country enjoys growing prestige within the international community. I'm confident that good traditions of friendship and mutual support, overall cooperation between Azerbaijan and Ukraine, our bilateral relations will further rapidly develop and strengthen for the good of our peoples and countries," the congratulatory letter reads.
Ilham Aliyev wished Viktor Yanukovych strong health and successes, and the friendly people of Ukraine peace and prosperity.