Baku: Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, APA reports. The letter was sent on the occasion of the national holiday of the State of Palestine.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, President Aliyev expressed his congratulations on behalf of himself and the people of Azerbaijan. He highlighted the friendly and fraternal ties between the peoples of Azerbaijan and Palestine. President Aliyev reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause, emphasizing support for the establishment of an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with relevant UN resolutions and decisions.

President Aliyev also expressed optimism that the outcomes of the Middle East Peace Summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh would contribute to peace, stability, and security in the region. He assured continued humanitarian assistance from Azerbaijan to Palestine and expressed confidence in the ongoing development of friendly relations and cooperation between the two nations.

In his letter, President Aliyev wished President Abbas robust health, happiness, success, and peace to the Palestinian people on their national holiday.