From Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu.

I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you on the occasion of your birthday.

I highly value your outstanding contribution to the strengthening of friendly relations between our peoples, which have been bound together by common language, religion, values, traditions and cultures throughout centuries.

It gives men immense pleasure to note that the Uzbekistan-Azerbaijan relations of strategic partnership, which are based on mutually beneficial cooperation, trust and respect, have been continuously developing in all areas in recent years.

I am sure that the forthcoming exchange of high-level visits and fruitful talks will enrich our cooperation and elevate it to a higher level.

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, on this joyful day let me wish you long life, good health, family happiness, as well as success in your selfless and diverse activities aimed at ensuring prosperity and development of your country. I also extend my best wishes for peace, well-being and progress of the brotherly people of Azerbaijan.

Sincerely,

Shavkat Mirziyoyev

President of the Republic of Uzbekistan