Baku:President Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev sent a congratulatory letter to Lula, emphasizing the importance Azerbaijan places on developing friendly relations with Brazil. He expressed confidence in continuing joint efforts to strengthen interstate relations and expand cooperation both bilaterally and multilaterally.

The letter also conveyed President Aliyev's wishes for Lula's robust health, happiness, and success in his leadership for the prosperity of the Brazilian people.