BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. President of the
Republic of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, sent a congratulatory letter
to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, Trend reports.
"Your Excellency,
On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, please accept, on behalf of the people of Latvia and
myself, my sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and the
people of Azerbaijan.
I wish to express my appreciation for the close and friendly
relations between Latvia and Azerbaijan. I am confident that the
strategic partnership between Latvia and Azerbaijan will continue
to deepen, guided by our shared commitment to sovereignty,
territorial integrity, and the rules-based international order.
I would also like to express my sincere gratitude for the warm
hospitality extended to me and my delegation during the official
visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan on 21-23 April 2026. The visit
provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen the strategic
partnership between our countries. I particularly value our open
and constructive discussions on advancing practical cooperation, as
well as on the current regional and international issues. I am also
grateful for your participation at the Azerbaijan-Latvia Business
Forum held during my visit.
I look forward to continuing our close dialogue and would be
pleased to welcome you on an official visit to Latvia at a mutually
convenient time.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest
consideration," the letter reads.
