BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 21. President of the
Republic of Lebanon, General Joseph Aoun has sent a congratulatory
letter to President Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.


"On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, I am pleased to extend to Your Excellency, in my name
and on behalf of the Lebanese people, my warmest congratulations
and sincerest wishes, hoping that this commemoration will bring you
continued good health and well-being, and to the friendly Republic
of Azerbaijan and its people further progress and prosperity under
your wise leadership.


This occasion embodies the values of unity and cooperation and
represents an opportunity to renew the bonds of brotherhood and
strengthen our joint efforts in the interest of our two peoples,
with the aim of achieving further accomplishments that bring
prosperity and benefit to our peoples and our countries.


Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration and best wishes," the letter reads.