Azerbaijani Leader Sends Warm Independence Day Greetings to Tajik Counterpart

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on the occasion of Independence Day.

“The current high level of relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan stems from the deep respect and trust our peoples have for each other. It is gratifying that our interstate relations, based on this mutual commitment, have developed steadily and reached the level of strategic partnership,” said President Aliyev, The Caspian Post reports via local media.

Conveying his best wishes to President Emomali Rahmon and the people of Tajikistan on his own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, President Ilham Aliyev noted: “Under your wise leadership, the social and economic achievements of brotherly Tajikistan, as well as the growing international prestige of your country, bring us great joy.”

“The existence of mutual understanding at the highest level creates a favorable foundation for expanding our relations across various fields. I fondly recall your participation in the 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization held in Khankendi this July and our meeting. I am confident that through our joint efforts and by leveraging existing opportunities, we will further advance the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and deepen our mutual cooperation,” the president of Azerbaijan added.