(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. Mohammad Younes
Menfi, Head of the Presidential Council of Libya sent a letter to
President Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.
“Your Excellency,
It is my pleasure to extend to you and the friendly people of
Azerbaijan my best wishes on the occasion of the national holiday
of your country- the Independence Day.
On this remarkable day, I wish the people of Azerbaijan peace,
progress and prosperity.
Please accept Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
esteem and consideration,” the letter said.
Egils Levits, President of the Republic of Latvia also sent a
congratulatory letter.
“Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the celebration of the National Day of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations
along with wishes for long years of peace and prosperity for
Azerbaijan and its people.
It is my firm belief that the well-established cooperation
between Latvia and Azerbaijan will continue to develop and
strengthen in the years to come. It is in the long-term interest of
our nations to further intensify our political, economic and
cultural dialogue.
Today, when Russia's aggression in Ukraine has shaken the peace
and stability in the region, we need to stand in unity to protect
the shared values and principles, and the very basis of the
international order based on the Charter of the United Nations.
I am confident that through working together we will ensure that
our people thrive in peace and security.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration along with the best wishes of health and strength to
you and the people of Azerbaijan,” the letter said.
Jose Daniel Ortega Saavedra, President of the Republic of
Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, Vice-president of the Republic of
Nicaragua also congratulated President Ilham Aliyev.
“Dear brother,
On the special occasion of commemorating the 104th anniversary
of the Independence Day, this coming 28 May, we wish to express on
behalf of the People and Government of Reconciliation and National
Unity of the Republic of Nicaragua, and on our own behalf, our
warmest congratulations to you and to the people and government of
the Republic of Azerbaijan.
On this historic and memorable date, we accompany the people of
Azerbaijan in celebrating the victories of self-determination,
national sovereignty and independence and we reiterate the
unwavering determination of the people and government of Nicaragua,
to continue working together with the people and government of
Azerbaijan, in building a world of peace, solidarity and
cooperation, with a multipolar, fair and equitable world order in
which the fundamental principles of international law are
respected.
From our always blessed and always free Nicaragua receive our
fraternal embrace with the love and respect of the Nicaraguan
families,” the letter said.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
sent a letter on the occasion to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Excellency,
On the happy occasion of the Independence Day of Azerbaijan, the
government and the people of the Maldives join me in extending warm
greetings and sincere good wishes to your Excellency, the
government and the people of Azerbaijan.
Let me also extend, Excellency, my personal best wishes for your
good health and happiness, and for further progress and prosperity
of the people of Azerbaijan,” the letter said.
Andrew Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica congratulated
President Ilham Aliyev.
“On behalf of the government and people of Jamaica, I extend
warm congratulations to the government and people of the Republic
of Azerbaijan as you celebrate the 104th anniversary of the
Independence Day.
Jamaica values greatly the relations, which we have enjoyed
since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1995, and looks
forward to increased opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the
years to come.
Please accept, Excellency, my very best wishes for the continued
peace and prosperity of the government and people of the Republic
of Azerbaijan,” the letter said.
Ilir Meta, President of the Republic of Albania also extended
congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Your Excellency,
I cherish the special pleasure to convey, also on behalf of the
Albanian people the sincere and wholehearted wishes to you and to
the Azerbaijani people as well.
On this important day for your country and people, I have the
pleasure to point out the very good level of the progress of the
excellent and friendly relations between our two countries and
peoples, and also to express my conviction that these bilateral
relations and cooperation will continue to further grow and
strengthen in the future thanks to our joint willingness and
engagement.
While thanking you for the invitation extended to visit your
country in June, I seize the opportunity to express once again the
gratitude about the support provided by you to the successful
implementation of TAP and IAP pipelines in Albania. Especially at
the present day when security, stability and peace of Europe and
not only of it, are openly challenged, these projects take on more
significance because they have made my country not only a part of
the important network of world energy networks, but also an
alternative energy source for the present and the future in the
region and in Europe as well.
Please accept Your Excellency, alongside the best wishes for
Your health and happiness, as well as for the further development
and progress of Azerbaijan and its people, the assurance of my
highest esteem!” the letter said.
Milo Dukanovic, President of Montenegro sent a congratulatory
letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Dear Mr. President,
On the occasion of 28th May - Indepence Day of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, on behalf of Montenegrin citizens and in my own name I
hereby extend cordial congratulations and best wishes for
prosperity of Your Excellency's country and wellbeing of friendly
people of Azerbaijan.
It is a pleasure to see that our countries continue developing
relations of mutual respect and openness, cherishing friendship and
close ties between our two nations. The results achieved in the
field of economy and tourism, together with a high level of
political dialogue and understanding that we maintain, provide a
high quality foundation for deepening of our economic ties.
I am convinced that, through their responsible policies,
Montenegro and Azerbaijan will keep contributing to overcoming the
increasingly complex challenges on the regional and international
level.
Please accept assurances of my highest consideration and
friendly regards,” the letter said.
Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic
sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Excellency,
On the occasion of the National Day of Azerbaijan, I would like
to extend to you and the people of Azerbaijan my congratulations
and my best wishes for progress and prosperity in every field.
I take this opportunity to express Greece's readiness to enhance
dialogue and cooperation with Azerbaijan both at a bilateral and a
multilateral level. I look forward to further advancing our
relations on issues of mutual interest to the benefit of our two
peoples and that of the wider region.
Reiterating my sincere congratulations and best wishes for your
National Day, please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my
highest consideration,” the letter said.
Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania also
extended congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Dear Mr. President,
I would like to extend sincere congratulations to you and the
people of Azerbaijan as you celebrate the 104th anniversary of
Independence Day and to wish you all continued unity and
success.
It is delightful that during my official visit to Azerbaijan
this month I had the opportunity to meet with you and discuss
security, political and economic issues relevant to our both
countries, and the further development of bilateral cooperation. I
would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your
hospitality as well as to convey my wife Diana's warmest wishes and
thanks to your spouse.
Azerbaijan is an important partner of Lithuania in the Caucasus.
Peace, stability and economic growth in the Caucasus are in the
common interest of the countries of the region as well as Lithuania
and the European Union. Strategic partnership between the European
Union and Azerbaijan is critically important in the face of
Russia's war in Ukraine. I strongly hope that together we will
fully support Ukraine in its struggle for freedom.
We see Azerbaijan as a reliable partner in the field of energy
and we are therefore interested in stepping up our cooperation. We
could also expand mutually beneficial contacts in transport,
agriculture, information technologies, innovation, and
education.
I would like to take the opportunity to kindly invite you to
visit Lithuania. This visit would most certainly contribute to
deepening our bilateral relationship and strengthening
people-to-people contacts.
May I again offer congratulations on your national day. Please
accept my best wishes and the assurances of my highest
consideration,” the letter said.
Alar Karis, President of the Republic of Estonia sent a
congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Dear Colleague,
On the occasion of the National Day of Republic of Azerbaijan on
May 28th, I would like to convey my sincere congratulations to you
and to the people of Azerbaijan.
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of our
diplomatic relations this year, I am glad to note that the
relationship between Estonia and Azerbaijan has been evolving and
advancing continuously during those years. Our solid relations are
firmly established on the foundation of mutual understanding and
respect of independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of
our countries.
On this special day, on behalf of Estonian people I would like
to wish the friendly people of the Republic of Azerbaijan success
in their endeavours, happiness, peace and prosperity.
As Europe faces many grave challenges today, the security issues
tend to acquire more prominence also in our bilateral dialogue. I
would like to express my gratitude for Azerbaijan's support to
Ukraine. It is of the utmost importance to stop the aggression and
to protect the people affected by the horrific war.
I avail myself of this opportunity to express the confidence
that the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Estonia will
further strengthen for the benefit and welfare of our peoples.
Please accept, dear colleague, the assurances of my highest
consideration,” the letter said.
George Vella, President of the Republic of Malta also extended
congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev.
“Excellency,
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, the people of the Republic of Malta join me in
conveying sincere greetings to Your Excellency and to the people of
the Republic of Azerbaijan.
I am confident that the relations between the Republic of Malta
and the Republic of Azerbaijan will continue to evolve for the
mutual benefit of our peoples. In this regard, our relations
promise to offer opportunities for strategic convergence at the
bilateral level, as well as through regional and multilateral
arenas such as the European Union and the Eastern Partnership (EaP)
dialogue. On this note, I am certain that the EaP continues to be a
unique framework towards closer cooperation between the EU and its
Eastern partners, including the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Above all, as the global community is facing challenging times
that affect the very foundation of the entire international order,
it is now more vital than ever to come together to address these
issues of international and global concern.
I avail myself of this opportunity to extend my wishes of good
health and serenity, as well as continued peace, progress and
prosperity to your country.
Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration,” the letter said.
Altai Efendiev, GUAM Secretary General also extended
congratulations to President Ilham Aliyev.
'Excellency,
On behalf of the international Secretariat of the Organization
for Democracy and Economic Development – GUAM and me personally,
allow me to congratulate You and, in your person, the people of the
Republic of Azerbaijan on the National Independence Day!
One hundred four years ago, on May 28, the birth of the newly
independent state – the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, was
solemnly proclaimed, establishing the first democratic republic in
the East and the Muslim world. Long cherished dreams for national
independence, married with progressive ideas, principles, and
universal values, were laid at the foundations of the young nation
well before they were applied in many advanced and developed
countries in Europe or elsewhere.
Though the first republic was short-lived, its ideals and dreams
have never faded in national memory, just to be revived and
realized decades later, despite attempts of suppression and
annihilation.
The new Republic of Azerbaijan has been proclaimed as the
successor of the ADR, with national insignia and ideals of
independence preserved. The nation has entered a new era in its
history with many dramatic and tragic but also glorious and heroic
moments along the path. A lot has been compressed in the last three
decades of its new history, - from the danger of the collapse at
the beginning, - to the national resurrection, economic revival,
building of a strong state, and the glorious victory in the
liberation of its historic lands and the restoration of the
territorial integrity, as its culmination today. In between, there
have been unwavering determination and hard work of the national
leadership, based on strategic vision, wisdom, patience, and
selfless service to its people.
As a result, the Republic of Azerbaijan today is a modern and
prosperous nation, dynamic and diversifying economy, vibrant
society, important actor, and an authoritative voice in the
international arena, projecting and promoting peace, stability,
cooperation, dialogue, and understanding.
The struggle for independence is viewed by many as a
manifestation of a strong survival instinct of your nation, its
ability to resist multiple pressures and challenges, and to persist
in most dire situations, relying only on or mostly on self. Today
this experience of independent Azerbaijan serves as a source of
inspiration, an example to follow for the nations confronting
existential challenges and defending their right to existence.
This is of particular importance nowadays, in a situation when
the international order is being grossly violated and the
international peace, stability, and security have been severely
undermined. Such critical situations require unity, solidarity,
firmness, the uncompromised and irreconcilable stance of the world
leaders in defending international peace and order, and the rights
of nations for independence.
It is in this context, Your Excellency, that I would like to
express our deep gratitude for and high appreciation of your firm
moral and principled stance in defending the norms and principles
of international law and universal values, as well as providing
essential support and needed aid to those in need. An example for
many other leaders to follow!
We are grateful for the role the Republic of Azerbaijan is
playing in developing and strengthening cooperation among the
friendly nations and strategic partners united in the framework of
our Organizations. We firmly believe that the potential of GUAM as
a regional organization has yet to be utilized to make our
cooperation more resultful and fruitful, thus contributing to
regional and international peace, security and stability.
Excellency,
On this festive occasion, once again, we would like to
congratulate You and, in your person, the people of the Republic of
Azerbaijan on this great national holiday and to wish the people of
Azerbaijan peace and further prosperity! We also would like to wish
You, Excellency, every success in your mission of pursuing your
cherished dreams and visions of an independent, strong and
prosperous Azerbaijan! Happy Independence Day!' the letter
said.
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