US President Barack Obama has sent a letter of congratulations to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Azerbaijani Republic Day.
He said that for the first time in the world a prosperous democratic Muslim state was created in Azerbaijan in 1918. "Since Azerbaijan's independence, the United States has strongly supported the security and democratic and economic development of Azerbaijan," APA cited him as saying.
The head of the White House assured that the US values bilateral relations and partnership in many areas, including in promoting a peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, stability in Afghanistan, and European energy diversification. "Our partnership is also strengthened by the ties between our people. Ensuring all citizens' fundamental freedoms will enhance both our countries' security and allow for even closer coordination between our governments," the president noted.
"Please accept my best wishes in celebrating your national day," Barack Obama concluded.
