Ilham Aliyev congratulates Bulgaria’s Iliana Iotova

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Iliana Iotova on her election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria.

TodayPress TV reports that the letter reads:

“Dear Madam President,

I extend my most sincere congratulations to you on your election as President of the Republic of Bulgaria.

I am pleased with the current level of Azerbaijani-Bulgarian interstate relations, which are rooted in good traditions and continue to develop in a spirit of mutual respect and trust.

I am confident that we will continue our joint efforts to further strengthen the friendly ties between our countries and successfully advance our mutually beneficial cooperation and strategic partnership.

I wish you good health, happiness and every success in your high state office for the prosperity of the friendly people of Bulgaria.”