Ilham Aliyev congratulates Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter of congratulations to President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the country's independence.

1news.az reports this with reference to the official website of the head of state.

In his message, the head of Azerbaijan, on his own behalf and on behalf of the Azerbaijani people, conveyed his best wishes to the President of Uzbekistan and to the entire fraternal Uzbek people.

Ilham Aliyev emphasized that over the years of independence Uzbekistan has traveled a path of dynamic development, achieved impressive successes and gained high prestige on the international stage. According to him, thanks to the wise leadership and strategic vision of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, large-scale reforms are being successfully implemented in the country, economic progress is being ensured and the well-being of the population is growing.

"As a fraternal country and ally, we perceive every success of Uzbekistan as our own and are sincerely proud of it," the text of the congratulation notes. Ilham Aliyev also warmly recalled his recent state visit to Uzbekistan and the talks held there.
The head of Azerbaijan expressed confidence that bilateral relations, based on common historical and cultural roots, strong friendship and brotherhood, will continue to strengthen. The development and deepening of comprehensive cooperation and alliance with Uzbekistan remains one of the main priorities of Azerbaijan's foreign policy.
In conclusion, Ilham Aliyev wished Shavkat Mirziyoyev good health and success in his state activities, and the fraternal people of Uzbekistan peace, lasting prosperity and progress.