BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 27. President of Albania Bajram Begaj has congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of May 28, Azerbaijan's Independence Day, Trend reports.
"Honorable Mr. President!
As your country celebrates its Independence Day, let me convey my warmest congratulations to you and the friendly people of Azerbaijan.
With particular pleasure, I consider the great progress that Albania and Azerbaijan have made in promoting friendship and cooperation. We remain very interested in expanding our friendly relations and bilateral cooperation, and I take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of advancing these ties to further levels, in the interest of both our countries.
I would also like to express my heartfelt acknowledgment for the hospitality extended to me during my visit to Azerbaijan in March.
I wish continued success, progress, well-being, and happiness for Your Excellency and the people of Azerbaijan," the letter reads.