BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 25. President Ilham
Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to the President of
Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, on the occasion of the 35th
anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence.


The text of the letter was published on the official website of
the President of Azerbaijan.


"Dear Serdar Gurbanguliyevich,


On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I
extend my most sincere congratulations and best wishes to you and,
through you, to all your people on the occasion of the 35th
anniversary of the independence of Turkmenistan.


Over the past period, Turkmenistan has followed a path of
significant development, achieved substantial success in
strengthening its independence and advancing socio-economic
development, and gained a high standing in the international arena.
Azerbaijan sincerely rejoices in these achievements of your
brotherly country and consistently supports Turkmenistan's policy
of permanent neutrality, which has gained wide recognition
worldwide.


The current level of Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan relations, which
stems from the will of our peoples, who are closely bound by
historical roots, shared national and moral values, and ties of
good neighborliness, is gratifying.


The high level of mutual understanding creates a favorable
foundation for deepening our cooperation in various areas,
particularly in trade, economics, energy, transport and logistics,
culture, humanitarian, and other fields. In this context, I highly
value your state visit to Azerbaijan in June, and emphasize that
the negotiations held, documents signed, and agreements reached
during the visit carry special significance for strengthening the
friendly and brotherly relations between Azerbaijan and
Turkmenistan.


I believe that through our joint efforts,
Azerbaijan–Turkmenistan friendship and cooperation will continue to
develop dynamically, and our strategic partnership will serve the
interests of our peoples.


On such a remarkable day, I wish you robust health, happiness,
success in your endeavors, and lasting peace and prosperity for the
brotherly people of Turkmenistan," the letter reads.