BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 22. An exchange of letters took place between President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev and King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein, Trend reports.
"Your Majesty,
I express gratitude to you for your letter of congratulation on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In my turn, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and your people on this landmark date in our bilateral relations.
Traditional ties of friendship and cooperation that unite our countries and peoples are important for us. It is gratifying that over the past 30 years, our bilateral relations have strengthened, and our cooperation in various areas of mutual interest has developed dynamically and consistently.
Today, there are ample opportunities for expanding the scope of our cooperation in various fields. I believe that by efficiently using these opportunities and through our joint efforts we will make contributions to the further development of our relations, and prosperity of our peoples.
Taking this opportunity, I wish you robust health, success in your endeavors, and everlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Jordan," President Ilham Aliyev said in a letter.
In turn, King of Jordan Abdullah II ibn al-Hussein has sent a letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
"His Excellency, my brother, Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the brotherly Republic of Azerbaijan
My dear brother,
I extend my greetings and best wishes to Your Excellency, wish you robust health, and I am happy about your invaluable efforts towards ensuring the prosperity of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan, the progress and development of the country.
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Azerbaijan, I express to Your Excellency that I am proud of the high-level relations between our brotherly countries and that I intend to strengthen and enhance our cooperation in various areas to serve the interests of our peoples.
I am also reiterating my intention to strengthen our efforts to achieve peace, strengthen security and stability in the Middle East and the world, and continue coordination and mutual discussions on the issues of common interest in the interests of the Islamic Ummah.
I wish Your Excellency and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan good health, peace and prosperity," King of Jordan said in a letter.