Israeli president congratulates Azerbaijani leader on Independence Day

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Independence Day on May 28, Azertag reports.

"On behalf of the State of Israel and its citizens, please accept my warmest wishes on the occasion of Azerbaijan's Independence Day.

Modern Azerbaijan, under your wise leadership, has become a powerful, prosperous country, a pillar of stability and an example of successful economic development for the entire region.

This year we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries.

The strategic alliance and partnership between Israel and Azerbaijan have been growing stronger over the years and is based on mutual respect and trust between our countries and peoples.

I was delighted with your wise decision to open the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the State of Israel. The opening of the embassy took place exactly in the year when the world celebrates the 100th anniversary of your father, the great National Leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, who laid the foundations of friendship and strategic partnership between our two countries.

I have heard a lot about your beautiful country, about the history and culture, about the poetry of Nizami Ganjavi, about the nature and memories of Azerbaijan, about the warmth and hospitality of your people. Therefore, my wife Michal and I, look forward to visit to your beautiful country and meeting Your Excellency and your wife, First Lady of Azerbaijan Mehriban Aliyeva.

Once again, on this day of the national holiday of Azerbaijan, please accept my heartfelt congratulations. Taking this opportunity, I wish you, Mr. President, good health, and prosperity and well-being to the people of Azerbaijan!" he said.

It was earlier reported that Herzog will pay a visit to Azerbaijan on May 30.

The visit of the head of the Jewish state will last for two days, Report informed, citing The Jerusalem Post.

As part of the visit, Herzog plans to meet with representatives of the Jewish community of Azerbaijan and participate in a special event dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence.

The Israeli leader will be accompanied in his Baku trip by Interior and Health Minister Moshe Arbel, who plans to discuss with his Azerbaijani counterparts cooperation in the medical field.

The sides are expected to sign an agreement on healthcare cooperation.