President Aliyev: Azerbaijan-Brazil ties to develop in spirit of friendship, cooperation

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has said that the ties with Brazil and his country will continue to develop in the spirit of friendship and cooperation.

Aliyev made the remarks in a congratulatory letter to his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the country’s Independence Day, Caliber.Az reports, citing Azertag.

“On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and through you all your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Federative Republic of Brazil – the Independence Day.

This year Azerbaijan and Brazil will celebrate a significant anniversary - the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. I believe that through our joint efforts, our interstate relations will continue to develop in the spirit of friendship and cooperation, both bilaterally and within the framework of international institutions, in line with the interests of our peoples.

On this festive day, I wish you good health, happiness, success in your endeavours, and your people lasting peace and prosperity,” the letter reads.