Xi Jinping congratulated President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Novruz holiday

Chairman of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Novruz holiday.

About this BAKU.WS reports with reference to the press service of the Azerbaijani leader.

"Dear Mr. President,

I have the honor to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for the congratulatory letter on the occasion of the Spring Festival. On behalf of the government and people of China, I extend sincere congratulations to you and the entire people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of the traditional Novruz holiday.

Currently, the Chinese-Azerbaijani strategic partnership relations are developing dynamically, political mutual trust is strengthening, cooperation within the framework of joint construction on the "One Belt, One Road" project is advancing, and fruitful interaction in the international arena is deepening.

I attach great importance to the development of relations between China and Azerbaijan and am ready to work with you to further strengthen traditional friendship and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of the two countries.

I wish you good health and well-being, and happiness and prosperity to the friendly people of Azerbaijan," the congratulatory message says.