Baku: President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has sent a congratulatory letter to Azerbaijan’s Jewish community, APA reports.
According to Azeri-Press News Agency, the letter conveyed warm greetings from President Aliyev to the Jewish community on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar. The president extended heartfelt wishes to the community, emphasizing the historical convergence of different civilizations in Azerbaijan, which has fostered social relations grounded in mutual respect, trust, friendship, and brotherhood among various peoples and faiths.
The letter highlighted that modern Azerbaijan guarantees democratic and legal conditions for fundamental human rights and freedoms for all individuals, irrespective of their language, religion, or ethnic origin. President Aliyev acknowledged the Jewish community’s active participation in the country’s socio-cultural life, preserving their national and spiritual values, language, and culture. He noted their unique contributions to strengthening civic solidarity within an environment of ethnic and religious tolerance that has prevailed in Azerbaijan for centuries.
Concluding his message, President Aliyev wished the Jewish community happiness and prosperity on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah, which symbolizes renewal, spiritual purity, and feelings of kindness and solidarity. He extended holiday greetings to all members of the community, wishing happiness to their families and abundance to their tables.