Ilham Aliyev congratulates President and Prime Minister of Pakistan

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a letter to Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Imran Khan, Report informs.

"It is on the occasion of the 23 March – Pakistan Day that on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I offer my sincere congratulations and warm wishes to you and your brotherly people.

"We are delighted by the present state of Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations that have ascended to the level of strategic partnership, stemming from our brotherly peoples' common historical and religious roots. We attach great significance to developing our relations underpinned by mutual trust. I wish to highlight the support our countries extend to each other within the international organizations.

"The Azerbaijani people always highly value Pakistan's principled position and the political and moral support to our country's just cause demonstrated during the Patriotic War. We are looking forward to also seeing Pakistani companies in the large-scale development and reconstruction works across the liberated territories.

"Today, there is a favorable environment for expanding cooperative relations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan in economic, trade, energy, transportation, tourism, education, and military-technical spheres. I am confident that thanks to our joint efforts, our inter-state relations, and fruitful bilateral and multilateral cooperation will successfully continue and strengthen through capitalizing on such opportunities.

"On this memorable day, I wish robust health, happiness, and success to you and everlasting peace and prosperity to the brotherly people of Pakistan," the head of state said in a letter.

Ilham Aliyev also sent a congratulatory letter to Pakistani President Arif Alvi. The letter reads:

"It is on the occasion of the National Holiday of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan – the Pakistan Day that on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I offer my cordial congratulations and warm wishes to you and your brotherly people.

"The present high level of Azerbaijan-Pakistan relations based on friendship and brotherhood is gratifying. The multitude of reciprocal visits, signed documents, and agreements secured between our countries play a vital role in developing our cooperation. We are determined to solidify further our unity empowered by our shared moral values and the will of our peoples.

"I am grateful to you for Pakistan's constant support and the just stance towards our country's territorial integrity, sovereignty, and inviolability of its internationally recognized borders, in line with the norms and principles of the international law and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Our people value significantly such support by your brotherly country for Azerbaijan.

"I recall with fondest memories our meeting and the exchange of views we held in the spirit of sincerity and mutual trust in Ashgabat last year. I am confident that the steps we take towards expanding our inter-state relations and the strategic partnership, including our productive cooperation within the international institutions, will continue to serve the interests of our peoples.

"On this festive day, I wish robust health, happiness, and success to you and everlasting peace and prosperity to the brotherly people of Pakistan."