BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 2. President Ilham
Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to the President of the Italian
Republic, Sergio Mattarella, Trend reports.
"Dear Mr. President,
On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I am
delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and,
through you, to your friendly people on the momentous occasion of
the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic.
Italy is a close friend and a reliable strategic partner of
Azerbaijan. I am pleased that relations between our two countries
are developing in a spirit of mutual respect and trust, with our
multi-dimensional strategic partnership expanding and gaining new
substance every day. We attach particular importance to the
advancement of our relations with Italy across all spheres.
Your second official visit to Azerbaijan in October of last year
stands as a testament to the high level of our interstate ties and
active political dialogue. Our joint participation in the
inauguration of the Italy-Azerbaijan University during that visit
vividly reflects the top-level attention dedicated to fostering our
cultural and humanitarian ties.
This high level of political relations plays an essential role
in driving Azerbaijani-Italian interaction forward. Today, the
spectrum of issues on our bilateral agenda is exceptionally broad.
Our cooperation, which encompasses successful partnerships in
numerous areas, ranging from trade, the economy, energy, and
industrial manufacturing to education, and which expands each year
to include new areas, is truly strategic in nature. Fully realizing
the existing potential of our economic ties, alongside diversifying
our cooperation in investment, defense, and humanitarian fields,
including emerging sectors, remains one of the primary tasks before
us.
I am fully convinced that we will successfully continue our
joint efforts to strengthen Azerbaijani-Italian friendship, fortify
our reliable partnership, and comprehensively expand our
cooperation.
On this landmark day, I wish you robust health, happiness, and
every success in your high endeavors, and wish the friendly people
of Italy enduring well-being and prosperity," the letter reads.
