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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 2. President of the
Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory
letter to President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Trend reports.

“Dear Shavkat Miromonovich,

Dear Brother,

I am deeply pleased to extend my heartfelt congratulations and
to convey my most sincere wishes to you and, through you, to the
brotherly people of Uzbekistan on the occasion of a significant
milestone – the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Republic of
Uzbekistan. Although our diplomatic relations span a history of
thirty years, the traditions of unity, solidarity, mutual respect,
and support between our brotherly peoples have been passed down
from century to century and generation to generation. It is
particularly gratifying that interstate relations between
Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, built on the solid foundations of shared
roots, history, language, culture, religious-spiritual values, and
brotherhood, have dynamically developed over the past period,
rising to the highest level – that of an alliance. The agreement we
signed last year is a crucial historic document that formalizes and
eternalizes the natural alliance between our two independent,
strong, and sovereign states. I would like to particularly
emphasize your exceptional role and contributions in strengthening
and elevating the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan unity and partnership to
this level.

Today, Uzbekistan is a country that has earned great prestige
and trust not only in the region but also on the international
stage. As a brotherly nation, we take great pride in witnessing the
remarkable transformations, socio-economic development, the
strengthening of the country’s economic potential, and the growing
global image of Uzbekistan under your determined leadership.

Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan relations encompass a multifaceted
cooperation agenda. We are delighted by the continuous expansion
and enrichment of our mutually beneficial cooperation in political,
economic, trade, industrial, energy, transport-logistics, security,
investment, agricultural, humanitarian, and other fields. The
unprecedented achievements we have attained in a short period
through bilateral cooperation contribute to the progress of our
countries, the well-being of our peoples, regional cooperation, and
overall prosperity and stability.

The people of Azerbaijan will never forget Uzbekistan’s
consistent support and just stance in upholding Azerbaijan’s
territorial integrity, sovereignty, and the inviolability of its
internationally recognized borders in accordance with the norms and
principles of international law and the requirements of relevant UN
Security Council resolutions. I once again express my deep
gratitude to you for your repeated visits to our liberated
territories, your support for the construction of a school in
Fuzuli named after the great son of the Uzbek people, Mirzo
Ulugbek, the establishment of a joint sewing enterprise in
Khankendi, and other initiatives that strengthen our bilateral
relations. We regard these as a vivid symbol of brotherly
Uzbekistan’s support for the restoration of Karabakh and, at the
same time, of our solidarity and brotherhood.

Just as in our bilateral relations, our countries’ joint efforts
in addressing important issues on a multilateral basis are
commendable. The cooperation between Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
within international organizations, based on mutual trust and
support, continues successfully. Our shared perspectives on
regional and international issues, our common goals and
aspirations, and the support we provide each other in addressing
challenges serve the interests of our peoples and our states.

Currently, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the Caspian
region are transforming into a single geopolitical region. The
robust relations and effective cooperation between Azerbaijan and
Uzbekistan undoubtedly play a significant role in the positive
processes unfolding in this geographic region.

Dear Brother,

I highly value the special attention and hospitality shown to me
during each of my visits to your enchanting country, as well as the
genuine brotherhood reflected in our relations. I fondly recall our
meetings held in an atmosphere of warmth and sincerity.

I am confident that, driven by the unyielding will of our
brotherly peoples, who are bound by unbreakable ties, we will
successfully continue our joint efforts to preserve and strengthen
the noble traditions of Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan interstate relations
and to deepen our alliance.

On this momentous historic anniversary, I once again extend my
heartfelt congratulations to you, wishing you robust health,
happiness, and success in your endeavors, and lasting peace and
prosperity to the brotherly people of Uzbekistan,” the letter