Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Donald Trump on being elected U.S. President.
Aliyev noted that the Republic of Azerbaijan attaches special importance to the comprehensive development of relations with the United States.
“During your first term in office, you paid great attention to the strengthening of friendship and cooperation relations between Azerbaijan and the United States, to the constant and consistent development of our cooperation. I would like to note with satisfaction that during this period, our partnership, based on mutual trust and support, including joint activities in a number of important areas, especially in the fight against global challenges and terrorism, strengthening international peace and security, and ensuring Europe’s energy security, was characterized by dynamic and increasing development. I would especially like to highlight your continued strong support for Azerbaijan’s energy strategy,” Aliyev noted, stressing that Baku is committed to further expanding and deepening bilateral partnership in all spheres, including political, economic, trade, security, energy and other spheres.
“Azerbaijan will continue its activities in strengthening peace and security in the South Caucasus. I am confident that we will continue to make joint efforts to strengthen Azerbaijani-American friendly relations and promote our partnership based on our countries’ national interests, including national security interests,” Aliyev noted.
