Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Independence Day.
''Dear Madame President,
It is on the occasion of 26 May – Independence Day that on my behalf and behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I wish to offer my cordial congratulations and best wishes to you, and through you, the friendly people of Georgia.
The Azerbaijan-Georgia relations stem from the will of our peoples that have for centuries lived in the atmosphere of good neighborliness and friendship. It is particularly gratifying that the scope of our inter-state relations endowed with rich traditions and developing based on such a solid foundation is ever-expanding, evolving into a strategic partnership today.
I am confident that we will consistently continue our efforts to solidify the ties between our countries and deepen our cooperation of mutual interest.
On such a memorable day, I wish strong health and success to you and everlasting peace and prosperity to friendly Georgia,'' Ilham Aliyev's letter reads.
Salome Zurabishvili also congratulated his Azerbaijani counterpart on Azerbaijan Republic Day.
"Mr. President,
"On behalf of the Georgian people and on my own, I would like to extend to you my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the National Holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan – Founding of the Republic.
"To regain the statehood, the Georgian and Azerbaijani people faced many challenges and tragedies, however, today our countries proudly continue building strong and free states.
"I avail myself of this opportunity and once again confirm my readiness to strengthen the existing partnership and friendly relations between our countries. I hope that in the near future I will have the opportunity to host you in Georgia to jointly set new ways to deepen our strategic partnership.
"Mr. President, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration and the wishes of peace, health and prosperity to the friendly people of Azerbaijan," Salome Zurabishvili's letter reads.
