Ilham Aliyev congratulated Olzhas Suleimenov on his 90th anniversary

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to the People's Writer of Kazakhstan Olzhas Suleimenov on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

As reported by BAKU.WS, the text reads:

"Dear Olzhas Suleimenov!"

I sincerely congratulate you – an outstanding representative of contemporary literary thought and a prominent public figure – on your 90th anniversary. I wish you good health and success in your multifaceted endeavors.

As a great poet, publicist, literary scholar, and researcher, you are one of the iconic figures of the Turkic world, possessing an innate artistic talent. The high civic ideals that permeate your works have always inspired deep appreciation among a wide readership for your creative output, distinguished by its commitment to traditions and profound character. Every new work you created, based on the belief that planetary thinking is shaped precisely on the foundation of national values, became a remarkable cultural event. Your rich life journey as a brilliant literary figure serves as an example of selfless service to the homeland and the people.

We always recall with great satisfaction your vigorous activities on the socio-political stage beginning in the 1980s. The fact that you have wholeheartedly supported the just cause of Azerbaijan at every step and consider our Victory a historic achievement of the entire Turkic world gives us spiritual strength.

Your contribution to strengthening solidarity among the Turkic peoples and expanding mutual humanitarian ties is indisputable. Your attitude toward our country is for us a true measure of friendship and brotherhood.

I am confident that the legacy you have created will continue to hold special significance in terms of raising future generations in the spirit of respect for our shared past and cultural-spiritual heritage."