Serdar and Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated Ilham Aliyev

President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.

As reported by AZERTAC, the message states:

"To the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu!

I cordially congratulate you and the entire people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Independence Day!

At present, Azerbaijan is rapidly developing, demonstrating impressive achievements in economy, infrastructure and culture, and also plays an important role in strengthening international cooperation.

With great satisfaction, I would like to note that today Turkmen-Azerbaijani relations, based on the principles of good neighborliness, friendship and mutual understanding, are acquiring an increasingly dynamic and progressive character. We express our readiness for further close cooperation for the benefit of our peoples.

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu, taking advantage of this pleasant opportunity, I sincerely wish you good health and happiness, and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan - peace, well-being and prosperity."

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov also congratulated Ilham Aliyev. His message states:

"To the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev

Dear Ilham Heydar oglu!

I wholeheartedly congratulate you and the brotherly people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Independence Day!

With great satisfaction, I would like to note the high level of mutually beneficial Turkmen-Azerbaijani cooperation, which has been successfully established in various areas. I am firmly convinced that our relations will continue to develop and strengthen for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples.

Taking advantage of this pleasant opportunity, dear Ilham Heydar oglu, I wish you good health, happiness and success in your responsible activities, and the brotherly people of Azerbaijan - peace, progress and further prosperity."