Secretary general of the commonwealth of independent states: Sergey Lebedev has addressed a congratulatory letter to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Independence Day, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the letter from Sergey Lebedev to President Ilham Aliyev marks an important gesture of recognition and celebration of Azerbaijan's national sovereignty. The congratulatory message highlights the significance of Independence Day for the people of Azerbaijan and acknowledges the country's progress and achievements under the leadership of President Aliyev.

The Commonwealth of Independent States, an organization comprising former Soviet Republics, works to foster cooperation and support among its member nations. The congratulatory message from the CIS Secretary General underscores the importance of maintaining strong diplomatic and collaborative relationships within the region.