Leaders of Azerbaijan and Malaysia exchange congratulatory letters

The leaders of Azerbaijan and Malaysia have exchanged congratulatory letters.

Report informs via AZERTAC that the letter from King of Malaysia, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, reads:

"His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

"Your Excellency,

"We, together with the Queen, extend our sincerest congratulations and best wishes to You on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and the Republic of Azerbaijan since April 5, 1993.

"Malaysia and Azerbaijan have had close sincere relations in broad areas of cooperation based on shared values principle with respect to the issues of mutual respect and interest during the past 30 years.

"We wholeheartedly believe that cooperation between our states will expand in the years to come and span new areas of bilateral relations for the prosperity of our countries and peoples.

"Availing ourselves of the opportunity, we wish Your Excellency good health and welfare, as well as our peoples continued peace, progress and prosperity."

The letter addressed by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta'in Billah, XVI Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, reads:

"Your Majesty,

"I cordially congratulate you on the occasion of the landmark date – the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and Malaysia, and pleased to convey my best wishes to your friendly people.

"We attach a big importance to the friendly relations between Azerbaijan and Malaysia. We are glad to see the development dynamics of our interstate relations in the thirty years’ period and the expansion of our collaboration of mutual interest. I wish to emphasize the beneficial cooperation of our countries within international institutions, and particularly, in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement.

"Today, there are good opportunities for further development of ties between our countries. I believe that we will continue to deepen our friendly relations and our bilateral and multilateral collaboration by our joint efforts using current possibilities.

"Availing of this opportunity, I wish you strong health, happiness, success in your endeavors, and wish everlasting peace and prosperity to the friendly people of Malaysia."