Azerbaijani, Belarus leaders upbeat about "gratifying" state of ties

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulations to Belarus counterpart Aleksandr Lukashenko on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Azertag reports.

“On this remarkable day, I would like to note the high level of Azerbaijan-Belarus relations, which steadily deepen and expand in the spirit of fruitful partnership and are based on mutual respect and trust as well as friendly traditions uniting our peoples for the past three decades,” the Azerbaijani president said.

“Our interstate relations, which have travelled the great path of development and are characterized by active political dialogue, intensive contacts and fruitful cooperation in economic-trade, humanitarian fields in bilateral and multilateral formats, are particularly gratifying,” President Ilham Aliyev noted.

“You made a significant contribution to steady development of Azerbaijan-Belarus relations, their upgrading to the level of strategic partnership. I am sure that friendly relations and cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of Belarus will strengthen and be enriched with new content in the future thanks to the joint efforts,” the head of state added.

To recap, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko also sent a letter of congratulations to President Aliyev, Azertag reports.

"Please accept my sincere congratulations on the remarkable occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Belarus and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

This anniversary is a good opportunity to take a look at the results achieved in cooperation area and define future plans.

It is gratifying to note the intensively developing bilateral dialogue in political, economic and humanitarian area with your direct support, as well as the constructive interaction of Minsk and Baku on the international arena.

I am sure that the Belarus-Azerbaijan strategic partnership based on long-term friendship traditions and trust will be consistently deepened for the benefit of the peoples of our countries, and will be enriched by new interesting initiatives and joint projects.

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, I sincerely wish you good health, inexhaustible energy for the implementation of the scheduled plans, and the residents of Azerbaijan peace and tranquility," he said.