President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has congratulated President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas on the occasion of Palestine's national holiday, APA reports.
The congratulatory letter reads:
"Dear Mr. President,
On the occasion of the national holiday of the State of Palestine, I extend my most sincere congratulations to you and, through you, to all your people on behalf of myself and the people of Azerbaijan.
We attach great importance to relations between Azerbaijan and Palestine based on the principles of friendship and mutual respect.
Azerbaijan has always demonstrated solidarity on the Palestinian issue and supports its resolution based on the two-state principle, in accordance with the relevant resolutions and decisions of the United Nations, through the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.
We will continue to provide humanitarian support 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 activities for the peace and prosperity of the brotherly Palestinian people."