Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Pope Francis, in which he congratulated him on the Papal inauguration day.
"On my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Azerbaijan, I cordially congratulate you and all Catholics on the Papal inauguration day.
Recently, the relations between Azerbaijan and the Holy See have entered a new stage. The mutual high-level visits contribute to the promotion of a dialogue between civilizations and religions and tolerance.
