President Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to the President of Côte d'Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, on the occasion of the country's Independence Day. The message underscores the importance of fostering bilateral relations between the two nations.
Additionally, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Azerbaijan has officially congratulated the government and people of Côte d'Ivoire. According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the congratulatory message was posted on the official "X" social media account of the Azerbaijani MFA.
"We extend our sincerest congratulations to the government and people of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire on the occasion of Independence Day. Happy Independence Day!" the MFA stated in its post.
Côte d'Ivoire, located in West Africa, celebrates its Independence Day annually on August 7, marking the date in 1960 when the country gained full independence from France. Azerbaijan continues to actively expand its diplomatic outreach and bilateral cooperation with various African nations, seeking to strengthen political and economic ties within the framework of international organizations and mutual interests.