Azerbaijani President extends congratulations to Canada

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Governor General of Canada Her Excellency Madame Julie Payette on the occasion of July 1 – Canada Day

The message of congratulations reads:

"It is on my behalf and behalf of the Azerbaijani people that I wish to offer my cordial congratulations and best wishes to you and your people on the occasion of July 1 – Canada Day.

There are ample opportunities for the development of Azerbaijan-Canada relations that are based on friendship and mutual respect across different domains. We highly appreciate that within the international organizations, your country, guided by its commitment to the UN Charter and the Helsinki Final Act renders support to Azerbaijan's territorial integrity, sovereignty and inviolability of its borders.

I wish to state that the Azerbaijani people are in solidarity with Canada's friendly people as we face challenging times during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this notable day, I wish you robust health and happiness, and everlasting prosperity to your people."