World leaders congratulate President Ilham Aliyev

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of our country's national holiday - Independence Day.

As AZERTAC reports, the message states:

"Your Excellency.

On behalf of the people and government of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and on my own behalf, I am pleased to extend to Your Excellency sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of your friendly country.

I wish you good health and happiness, and the people of Azerbaijan - further progress and prosperity.

I am pleased to express to Your Excellency my highest respect."

The congratulatory letter from the President of the Republic of Paraguay states:

"Mr. President.

On behalf of the people and government of Paraguay, and on my own behalf, I am pleased to convey to you sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

On the occasion of this remarkable holiday, I wish the brotherly people of Azerbaijan peace, well-being, and prosperity.

I wish for the further strengthening of friendly relations and cooperation between the Republic of Paraguay and the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Taking this opportunity, I once again express to Your Excellency my highest respect and esteem."

Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum also congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on Independence Day. The message states:

"Dear Mr. President.

I am pleased to cordially congratulate Your Excellency and extend to you best wishes on the occasion of the Independence Day of your country.

I wish you good health and happiness, and the Government of Azerbaijan and the friendly Azerbaijani people - progress and prosperity.

Please accept my highest respect and esteem."

ICESCO Director General Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik also joined in the congratulations. His letter states:

"Your Excellency.

I am pleased to convey to you, on behalf of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) and on my own behalf, the most sincere congratulations on the occasion of May 28 - Independence Day.

This remarkable day holds a special place in the history of your great country and in the memory of the Azerbaijani people.

ICESCO considers it an honor to see Azerbaijan among its strongest partners. The constant support provided by Your Excellency to our organization over many years and the constructive cooperation carried out are received with particular approval throughout the Islamic world.

On the occasion of this holiday, I wish Your Excellency good health, inexhaustible energy, and the people of Azerbaijan - well-being and constant pride in the great achievements attained.

Your Excellency, please accept my highest respect and esteem."

A congratulatory letter