President Ilham Aliyev congratulates Mahmoud Abbas

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas.

Operativ Media reports that the letter reads:

"On the occasion of the national holiday of the State of Palestine, I convey my most sincere congratulations to you and, through you, to all your people on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan.

We attach great importance to the relations between Azerbaijan and Palestine, which are based on principles of friendship and mutual respect.

Azerbaijan has always demonstrated solidarity regarding the Palestinian issue and supports the resolution of this problem based on the two-state principle in accordance with relevant UN resolutions and decisions, establishing an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital.

We will continue to provide humanitarian support to the brotherly Palestinian people.

Taking this opportunity, I also congratulate you on your birthday and wish you robust health, happiness, and success in your activities for the peace and prosperity of the brotherly Palestinian people."