US President Barack Obama congratulates Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev on Republic Day
Baku, May 25 (AZERTAC). President of the United States Barack Obama has sent a congratulation letter to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on occasion of 28 May, Republic Day.
The letter says, ”Dear Mr. President, on behalf of the United States, I offer my congratulations to you and the people of Azerbaijan as you celebrate your Republic Day on May 28.”
Obama stressed that Azerbaijan proudly established itself as an independent state on May 28, 1918. The democratic aspirations of the Azerbaijani people never ceased, and they emerged once again more than 70 years later when Azerbaijan regained its independence in 1991.
“This year, we also celebrate an important milestone in the partnership between the United States and Azerbaijan, as 2012 also marks the twentieth anniversary of the U.S.-Azerbaijan diplomatic relationship. I would like to note on this significant occasion the valued ties between our governments and our peoples, as well as the significant achievements we have reached together,” he said.
Barack Obama also wished peace, prosperity to the people of Azerbaijan.
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