United nations: United Nations Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has sent a congratulatory message to President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the occasion of Independence Day, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the letter from the UN Secretary-General highlighted the significance of national days as moments for reflection on a nation's journey and its contributions to the international community. Guterres emphasized the importance of dialogue and solidarity in tackling global challenges, including ending wars, confronting climate issues, narrowing inequalities, and managing powerful technologies responsibly.

The Secretary-General underscored the necessity of renewed engagement and a commitment to multilateral cooperation to address these urgent global challenges. He reiterated the importance of delivering peace and security, advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, and upholding human rights as core objectives for the international community.

Guterres extended his best wishes to the people of the Republic of Azerbaijan on their Independence Day, expressing his highest consideration to President Ilham Aliyev and the nation's aspirations for the future.