President Aliyev sees strong potential to elevate Azerbaijan-US partnership Letter to Trump

On the occasion of the United States’ Independence Day, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a heartfelt congratulatory letter to US President Donald Trump, expressing optimism about the future of Azerbaijan-US relations and highlighting the strong potential to take the partnership “to a qualitatively new level.”

In his letter, President Aliyev emphasised the special importance Azerbaijan attaches to its friendly relations and partnership with the United States. He noted their “active and effective cooperation in strengthening international peace and security, combating terrorism and its various manifestations, ensuring energy security, and in a number of other important areas” as hallmarks of the close bilateral ties, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

“The United States has been a reliable partner of Azerbaijan in the energy sector for many years,” Aliyev wrote. “Our cooperation, built on positive traditions and solid foundations, continues successfully today.” He also expressed high appreciation for the consistent US support of Azerbaijan’s energy strategy and major infrastructure projects that contribute to regional stability and development.

Looking ahead, the president highlighted the excellent opportunities to elevate friendly relations and partnership “to a qualitatively new level.” He expressed confidence in the “great potential for the development of mutually beneficial cooperation in economic-trade, energy, transportation, industry, aviation, high technologies, investments, and other important areas.”

President Aliyev concluded by expressing hope that “thanks to our firm political will and joint efforts, the relations and cooperation between our friendly and partner countries will continue to expand comprehensively in the future, in line with the interests of our peoples.” He also wished President Trump robust health and success, and the American people lasting peace and prosperity.

By Vugar Khalilov