Baku: President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has responded to the expression of gratitude by President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, APA reports. The post, shared on the President's X social media account, states that the appreciation expressed by President Pezeshkian to the Azerbaijani people and state for the support provided is appreciated by the Azerbaijani people.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, President Aliyev highlighted the longstanding support and friendship between the Azerbaijani and Iranian peoples. He emphasized that this mutual support has been a constant over centuries and affirmed that both nations will continue to stand by each other in both positive and challenging times. The statement underscores a commitment to maintaining strong bilateral relations between Azerbaijan and Iran.