The First President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev has sent a congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev, APA reports.
The letter reads:
"Dear Ilham Heydar oglu,
Please accept my sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the holy Eid al-Adha.
The fact that Eid al-Adha coincides with a national holiday carries a symbolic meaning. May this great holiday of all Muslims, filled with kindness, lead humanity to high spiritual values, and grant it the mercy and compassion of the Almighty.
I wish the fraternal people of Azerbaijan a sustainable rapid development, and prosperity, also expressing my best wishes for the achievement of all the goals set before them under your leadership.
I am confident that the mutual respect we have established with you will continue for many years to come.
Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, on the occasion of these remarkable holidays, I wish you robust health, great success, and the people of Azerbaijan everlasting peace and prosperity."