On December 24, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will celebrate his 64th birthday.
Congratulations have already begun arriving from international leaders, highlighting President Aliyev’s role in strengthening Azerbaijan’s global standing and advancing bilateral partnerships, Caliber.Az reports citing local media.
In a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping, he highlighted the rapid development of China–Azerbaijan relations.
“Under our strategic leadership, China–Azerbaijan relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership are developing rapidly. Political mutual trust between our two countries continues to strengthen, and mutually beneficial cooperation is steadily advancing, with international interaction being implemented fruitfully,” Xi wrote.
He added that over the course of this year, the two leaders had met twice, and “the important agreements we reached are being effectively and comprehensively put into practice.”
Xi concluded by wishing President Aliyev “good health and well-being” and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation.
Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of Turkmenistan, also conveyed his congratulations. “Under your wise leadership, fraternal Azerbaijan has achieved remarkable successes in strengthening its statehood, enhancing its international authority, and improving the well-being of its people,” the message read.
It further praised Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations, noting that “these relations are distinguished by a high level of mutual trust and openness, providing a solid foundation for their continued successful development.”
The Turkmen message expressed wishes for Aliyev’s personal health, happiness, and continued success in state activities, as well as peace and prosperity for the Azerbaijani people.
By Aghakazim Guliyev
