BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. President of
Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to US
President Donald Trump.
"Dear Mr. President,
It is on my behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan
that I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations and best
wishes to you, and through you to the friendly people of the United
States, on the historic occasion of the 250th anniversary of the
independence of the United States of America.
The United States of America declared its independence two
hundred and fifty years ago with the signing of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4, a historic document that has become a
symbol of the struggle for freedom, indomitable resolve, and
democracy, thereby giving impetus to the emergence of a new order
not only on the continent, but throughout the world. Since then,
the United States has undergone a remarkable course of development
and today stands as a strong and influential nation in every
respect on the global stage. Thanks to the policies you are
pursuing with determination and resolve, the United States
continues to achieve remarkable success while further strengthening
its leadership, international standing, and global influence.
It is gratifying that Azerbaijan–United States relations have
been developing successfully and along an upward trajectory over
the recent period. We highly value the strategic partnership
established between our two countries and express our gratitude for
the great importance you have consistently attached to
strengthening our interstate relations, as well as for your
steadfast support in this regard. I am confident that the Charter
on Strategic Partnership, signed in February, which has elevated
our relations to a qualitatively new stage, will give fresh impetus
to the development of our partnership not only in such traditional
areas as the economy, energy, connectivity, and security, but also
in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and other
important areas.
We also express our profound appreciation for your determined
efforts to advance the peace agenda in the South Caucasus and
promote sustainable development in the region. The outcomes of the
historic trilateral meeting held at the White House on August 8
last year at your initiative have created an entirely new and
positive atmosphere in our region. Today, Azerbaijan and Armenia
live in peace and are building trade relations. I would also like
to particularly acknowledge your country's continued support for
the implementation of infrastructure projects that contribute to
regional stability and economic development, especially the “Trump
Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” which will provide
an alternative, reliable, and secure connection between Asia and
Europe.
Dear Mr. President,
We attach special importance to further developing the mutually
beneficial cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United States,
which holds great potential. I am confident that, by making full
use of this potential and the opportunities before us, we will,
through our joint efforts, further strengthen our interstate
relations and deepen our strategic partnership.
On this landmark anniversary, I renew my heartfelt
congratulations and wish you robust health, happiness, continued
success, and new achievements in discharging the duties of the
highest office, as well as lasting peace and prosperity for the
friendly people of the United States," the letter reads.
