World leaders congratulate Azerbaijani President on Republic Day
By Sabina Idayatova
The leaders of numerous countries have congratulated Azerbaijani
President Ilham Aliyev on the Republic Day, May 28.
German President Joachim Gauck says in his letter that for more than 20 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries, German-Azerbaijani relations have expanded and evolved in many areas on the basis of mutual interest and respect. Azerbaijan is the most important partner for Germany and Europe within the framework of the EU Eastern Partnership program, the message said.
Gauck wrote that Germany will continue to strongly support Azerbaijan in the development of democracy, rule of law and integration into Europe. The letter said his country considers it important to maintain an open dialogue between partners on all policy matters.
Austrian President Heinz Fischer, in his letter, extended his most sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of Azerbaijan.
"Taking this opportunity, I wish you good health, and a happy future to the people of Azerbaijan," Fischer said.
King of Saudi Arabia Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud wrote in his letter, "On behalf of the people and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and on my own behalf I convey to Your Excellency my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the national holiday of your country. We wish you good health and happiness, and sustainable development and prosperity to the brotherly people of Azerbaijan."
A letter from President of the Republic of Korea Park Geun-hye says the past years have seen a significant increase in mutual understanding and cooperation between the two countries.
"I hope that our friendly and good relations can be further strengthened in various fields for the mutual benefit of our two peoples in the years ahead," the letter said.
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, for his part, wrote, "I am sure that the existing high level cooperation will further bring our fraternal ties closer in the coming years, bringing prosperity to the people of our two countries."
On May 28, 1918, the first democratic republic in the Muslim world was established, which marked a glorious page in Azerbaijan's history.