President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev.
According to Operative Information Center-OMM, the letter reads:
"Your Excellency,
I sincerely congratulate You and your people on the occasion of the national holiday of the Republic of Azerbaijan - Independence Day.
The peoples of Iran and Azerbaijan share numerous historical, civilizational, cultural, religious, and linguistic commonalities. These shared bonds have strengthened and solidified the friendship between our peoples. Undoubtedly, our unbreakable ties have served as a solid foundation for the development of relations between our two countries.
Since the restoration of the independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently supported the development of mutual relations between the two countries. We are pleased to witness the dynamic process in the relations between our countries today, which aligns with the desires and aspirations of our peoples.
I hope that this dynamic process, covering a wide spectrum of bilateral, regional, and international issues, will continue with even greater momentum.
I pray to the Almighty God for Your Excellency's good health and success, and for the prosperity and tranquility of the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan."
Azerbaijan and Iran share a long border and a complex history of diplomatic relations. In recent years, both nations have focused on strengthening economic cooperation, particularly in the energy and transport sectors, including the development of the North-South Transport Corridor, which aims to enhance regional connectivity.
