President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Mahmoud Abbas

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

TodayPress TV reports that the letter reads:

“On the occasion of the national holiday of the State of Palestine, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and, through you, to your entire people, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan.

We attach great importance to relations between Azerbaijan and Palestine, which are based on the principles of friendship and mutual respect.

Azerbaijan has always demonstrated solidarity on the Palestinian issue, supporting its resolution through the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant UN resolutions and decisions and on the basis of the two-state principle.

We will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the brotherly Palestinian people.

Taking this opportunity, I also congratulate you on your birthday and wish you good health, happiness, and success in your efforts for the peace and prosperity of the brotherly Palestinian people”.