Riyadh: From Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia, a congratulatory message was sent to President Ilham Aliyev of the Republic of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Azerbaijan's Independence Day. The king extended his sincere congratulations and best wishes to President Aliyev.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, King Salman expressed his hopes for President Aliyev's robust health and happiness, as well as the continued development and prosperity of the government and people of Azerbaijan. The message conveyed high regard and esteem for President Aliyev, strengthening the ties between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan.