The President of Azerbaijan congratulates the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, on Georgia’s Independence Day.

“On behalf of myself and the Azerbaijani people, I sincerely congratulate you and the people of your country on Georgia’s Independence Day.

Foundation of Azerbaijan-Georgia interstate relations is built on the firm will of our peoples, who have historically lived in an atmosphere of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual support. We are pleased that our relations, based on these traditions, are successfully developing in all directions and deepening every year.

The active and consistent political dialogue between our countries plays a key role in enriching our partnership with new dimensions. Your recent visit to Azerbaijan, along with our regular interactions on international platforms, stands as clear evidence of the dynamic and evolving nature of our bilateral ties.

Large-scale infrastructure projects jointly implemented by Azerbaijan and Georgia, including the Southern Gas Corridor, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline, and the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway, create new opportunities for our countries and peoples, contributing significantly to our common prosperity, regional stability, and cooperation. Our joint projects in the energy sector also create a new landscape on Europe’s energy map and play a vital role in ensuring the continent’s energy security.

I am confident that, through our continued collaboration, the friendship and strategic partnership between Azerbaijan and Georgia will progress steadily, contributing further to the well-being of our peoples and the peace and security of our region.

On this joyous occasion, I extend my warmest wishes and sincerely wish the friendly people of Georgia lasting peace, prosperity, and continued success”, - reads the congratulatory letter of Ilham Aliyev.