"Azerbaijan's gradually growing international authority is a source of pride for us" Turkish leader tells President Aliyev in his congratulatory message

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of his birthday on December 24.

As Caliber.Az reports, citing Azertag, the congratulatory message reads:

“His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Mr. President, my dear Brother.

On behalf of myself and my people, I extend heartfelt congratulations to you on your birthday and wish you and your family a long life filled with good health, and happiness.

The achievements of Azerbaijan, which, under the leadership of Your Excellency, is confidently making strides forward, and its gradually growing authority on the international stage, are a source of pride for us.

The unique bonds of brotherhood and solidarity between Türkiye and Azerbaijan grounded in the motto "Two states, one nation," as it has been until now, will continue to form a strong foundation for our relations in the future.

Dear brother, I avail myself of the opportunity to congratulate you once again on your birthday and express the sincerest wishes for happy days and prosperity to the people of Azerbaijan.”