Azerbaijan congratulates Malaysia on 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has congratulated Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, XVI Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Aliyev's congratulatory message was posted on Azertac.

"I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of the landmark date – the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Malaysia, and pleased to convey my best wishes to your friendly people.

We attach big importance to the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Malaysia. We are glad to see the development dynamics of our interstate relations in the 30  years’ period and the expansion of our collaboration of mutual interest. I wish to emphasise the beneficial cooperation of our countries within international institutions, and particularly, in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Today, there are good opportunities for further development of ties between our countries. I believe that we will continue to deepen our friendly relations and our bilateral and multilateral collaboration through our joint efforts using current possibilities.

Availing of this opportunity, I wish you strong health, happiness, and success in your endeavours, and everlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Malaysia," he said.

In his message to the Azerbaijani president, the Malaysian king shared similar views, Caliber.Az reports.

"Over the past 30 years, Malaysia and Azerbaijan have had close friendly relations based on the principle of common values, mutual respect and cooperation. We sincerely believe that cooperation between our states will expand in the coming years and cover new areas of bilateral relations for the benefit of our countries and peoples. Taking this opportunity, I wish your excellency good health and well-being, as well as lasting peace, progress and prosperity for our peoples," the letter says.