BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 26
Trend:
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a congratulatory letter to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of the national holiday - Republic Day, Trend reports.
"I sincerely congratulate Your Excellency, as well as the friendly and brotherly government and people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of your national holiday - the Republic Day.
Since the first days your country restored its independence, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as two sincere neighbors, have demonstrated a high level of brotherly and good neighborly relations, based on historical, cultural and religious ties. I am confident that inspired by our rich culture and ancient history, the two countries will continue to work together towards expanding cooperation, political, economic and cultural ties, as well as strengthening regional peace and stability in line with the principles of mutual understanding and the will of our peoples.
I pray to Allah for the robust health and success of Your Excellency and for good days for the honorable people of the Republic of Azerbaijan," the letter said.